Court Blocks Most of Texas SB4 as Immigration Law Nears Activation

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking four core provisions of Texas Senate Bill 4, delaying most of the 2023 immigration law just before it was set to take effect, while allowing the provision permitting police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry to proceed. Civil rights groups argued the measures infringe on federal immigration authority and could lead to racial profiling, while Texas officials contend SB4 mirrors federal policy and defends state borders; the ruling follows prior appellate actions and ongoing litigation over the law.