Supreme Court Delays Enforcement of Texas Immigration Law

The hold on Senate Bill 4 extends as the legal battle over immigration enforcement authority between Texas and the Biden administration continues.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended a hold on Texas' Senate Bill 4, delaying its enforcement until further review.
Senate Bill 4 allows Texas law enforcement to arrest and prosecute individuals for allegedly crossing the border illegally.
The law has sparked a legal showdown between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement authority.
Federal officials argue that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, while Texas claims the right to defend itself from illegal crossings.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments on the law on April 3.