The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the state of Texas over its recently passed immigration law that allows the country to arrest and deport migrants who enter the state illegally.
In the lawsuit, Joe Biden’s administration argued that the law undermines the federal government’s “exclusive authority” to “regulate the entry and deportation of aliens.”
Likewise, she believes that “their efforts” “frustrate United States immigration operations and procedures and harm the foreign relations of the United States.”
Deputy Attorney General Vanita Gupta believes the measure in its current form is “invalid and should be banned.” “clearly unconstitutional”.
“Texas cannot ignore the Constitution of the United States and the precedent set by the Supreme Court,” he said in a statement.
The lawsuit comes after the Justice Department warned Texas in late December that it would file a lawsuit if Governor Greg Abbott did not undermine the measure, saying it believed it would “disrupt operations with the federal government.”
Law SB4: Irregular migration is a state crime
The bill, known as SB4, makes irregular migration a state crime, although it was previously a federal crime.
Once it goes into effect, entry into Texas will be punishable by a fine of up to 50%, 180 days in jail, and a fine of up to $2,000.
The return It would be a serious crime, punishable by two to two sentences of twenty years in prison, depending on the origin of the migrant.
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The move is a new attempt by Texas to challenge Biden on immigration issues, as the Republican governor has already transported tens of thousands of migrants to Democratic-run cities such as Chicago and New York.
He also built a barrier of giant buoys on the Rio Grande to prevent migrants from crossing. (European press)
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Source: La Neta Neta
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