The Supreme Court has granted Texas the ability to enforce a contentious immigration law that empowers state officials to arrest and detain individuals suspected of entering the country without authorization. Known as Senate Bill 4, this law not only criminalizes illegal entry into Texas but also authorizes state judges to order the deportation of immigrants, a duty typically carried out by federal authorities.
Despite the support of three liberal justices, the decision is considered a temporary win for Texas in its ongoing clash with the Biden administration over immigration policy. Critics of the law have voiced concerns about the possibility of racial profiling and an escalation in detentions and deportations by state agencies in a state where Latinos represent a significant portion of the population.
The Biden administration, in collaboration with immigration advocacy groups and El Paso County, has taken the matter to court to challenge the legality of the law. Meanwhile, the number of migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border has decreased since hitting record levels in December, with Border Patrol now apprehending approximately 4,300 migrants daily compared to over 9,000 just a few months ago.
In a seemingly vague decision, the Supreme Court did not provide a detailed rationale for its ruling, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett suggesting that the court should exercise caution in intervening in administrative orders related to immigration. The case is scheduled to be reviewed by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals on April 3, with the potential of being brought back to the Supreme Court depending on the outcome. World News Live will continue to monitor this significant legal battle and provide updates on any future developments.
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