US Supreme Court Halts Texas Immigration Law Allowing Local Police Arrests

The US Supreme Court has again blocked a Texas immigration law that gives local and state police to arrest migrants illegally crossing the border from Mexico.

In Monday’s ruling, the Supreme Court granted an administrative stay, effectively suspending SB4 until emergency appeals from the Biden administration and other challengers are resolved.

Justice Samuel Alito’s brief order suggested the court could take additional action.

According to the us supreme court decisions, SB4 will be among the toughest immigration measures in any US state.

Punishments would range from misdemeanors to felonies and potential imprisonment, or fines of up to $2,000 (£1,570).

Penalties for illegal re-entry to Texas could go up to 20 years in prison, depending on a person’s immigration and criminal history.

In December, Governor Greg Abbott signed SB4 into law. It was set to go into effect on March 5th but was repeatedly delayed due to an ongoing lawsuit.