Texas Law Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Immigration
Plaintiffs challenge four provisions of SB 4, including criminalizing unauthorized re-entry and granting state magistrates deportation authority.
Plaintiffs argue immigration enforcement is the federal government's domain.
ACLU of Texas Legal Director warned the law transforms police and judges into immigration agents.
Fifth Circuit lifted a long-standing injunction, allowing enforcement to begin May 15 unless halted by another court.
Governor Greg Abbott backed the law, enacted in response to record border crossings.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not comment on the suit.
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