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"Texas Immigration Law Sparks Fear and Confusion as Mexico Vows to Fight Deportations"

Mexico is pushing back against a Texas law that would give the state a larger role in border enforcement and deportation of undocumented migrants, with President López Obrador denouncing the measure as "draconian." The Mexican government has vowed to reject any attempts by Texas officials to send migrants back to Mexico, raising the possibility of standoffs at the border. The Biden administration and Texas officials are in a showdown over the law, with Mexico arguing that migration agreements can only be forged by national governments, not states. Mexico fears the law could lead to increased discrimination against its community in Texas and strain resources, while also potentially disrupting legal border crossings.