Appeals Court Freezes Controversial Texas Immigration Law

Appeals Court Freezes , Controversial Texas Immigration Law.

Hours after the Supreme Court allowed SB4 to take effect, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals put it back on hold, 'The Hill' reports.

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The controversial measure allows Texas law enforcement to arrest anyone they suspect has entered the country illegally.

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They could then face deportation or jail time.

Critics say that the law could result in "civil rights violations and racial profiling," 'The Hill' reports.

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Critics say that the law could result in "civil rights violations and racial profiling," 'The Hill' reports.

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The White House previously referred to the law as "another example of Republican officials politicizing the border while blocking real solutions.".

Dissenting Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson argued that SB4 will only invite "further chaos and crisis" regarding immigration enforcement.

Dissenting Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson argued that SB4 will only invite "further chaos and crisis" regarding immigration enforcement.

Meanwhile, Mexico reiterated that it will not "under any circumstances" accept deportations of those who are not Mexican citizens.

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Mexico reiterates the legitimate right to protect the rights of its nationals in the United States and to determine its own policies regarding entry into its territory, Mexican government, via statement.

Texas officials did not report any arrests during the time the new law was in effect