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courts1 month ago•22 min saved

5th Circuit lifts injunction, allowing Texas SB4 to take effect

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction blocking Texas SB4, a 2023 immigration law that lets state police arrest people suspected of illegally entering the country, after ruling the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue; the ruling does not address the law’s merits, and it’s unclear when enforcement would begin. Texas officials celebrate the decision as a win for public safety, while opponents warn it could worsen profiling and conflict with federal immigration authority.

via The Texas Tribune|

#courts #fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals #paxton

law-and-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fifth Circuit Upholds Block on Texas Immigration Law"

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld its block on a controversial Texas immigration law, Senate Bill 4, which would allow law enforcement to arrest suspected illegal immigrants and enable state judges to deport them. The court ruled 2-1, stating that such jurisdiction belongs to the federal government. Texas has argued that the law mirrors U.S. immigration enforcement, while the Justice Department contends it violates federal authority and would create chaos at the border.

via Fox News|

#federal-authority #fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals #illegal-immigration

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Legal Battles Over Texas Immigration Laws Stall Progress on Border Crisis"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott reaffirmed the state's commitment to arresting illegal immigrants, despite legal challenges, blaming the Biden administration for leaving the southern border open. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is considering Texas' anti-illegal immigration law, S.B.4, which allows police to arrest those suspected of entering the U.S. illegally. Abbott argued that Texas has the authority to arrest individuals crossing the border illegally, even without S.B.4, and emphasized the state's efforts to secure the border, including building barriers and arresting thousands of illegal immigrants. The legal battle between Texas and the Biden administration continues, with the Fifth Circuit Court temporarily blocking the law from going into effect.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals #greg-abbott

law-and-politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Texas Immigration Law SB4 Faces Ongoing Legal Challenges"

A Texas immigration law, SB 4, allowing state and local law enforcement to arrest and deport people in the state illegally, faced a legal back-and-forth in court, with the Biden administration objecting to its enforcement. The law, which was briefly allowed by the U.S. Supreme Court before being blocked again, has raised concerns about racial profiling and strained relations with Mexico. Critics argue that the law oversteps constitutional limits, while law enforcement officers express uncertainty about its implementation.

via NPR|

#biden-administration #fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals #immigration-law

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Texas Immigration Laws Spark Controversy and Legal Battles"

Mexico plans to file a brief opposing Texas Governor Greg Abbott's anti-immigration law, Senate Bill 4, with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, stating it will not accept repatriations by the State of Texas and emphasizing the importance of a uniform migration policy. The law, which allows local and state law enforcement to arrest, detain, and remove individuals suspected of entering Texas illegally, has faced a series of court rulings causing confusion on its enforcement. Mexico's involvement reflects its commitment to protecting the rights of its nationals in the U.S. and its opposition to state immigration laws, as seen in previous cases involving Arizona and Alabama.

via Newsweek|

#fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals #greg-abbott #immigration-law

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Federal Court Blocks Biden Administration from Diverting Border Wall Funds, Attorney General Succeeds in Legal Battle"

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey obtained a court order forcing the Biden Administration to use congressionally appropriated funds to construct a barrier along the southern border, after the Administration refused to comply with Congress' command to build the wall. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that states can challenge the Administration's refusal to use the funds, leading to the court's order compelling the Biden Administration to follow Congress' directive.

via Missouri Attorney General's Office|

#attorney-general-andrew-bailey #biden-administration #border-wall

law-and-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

5th Circuit Appeals Court Blocks Texas School Library Book Rating Law

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Texas law requiring book publishers and sellers to provide content ratings for books is unconstitutional, citing a breach of the First Amendment protection against compelled speech. The law, titled “Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources Act” (READER), was found to impose an impossibly onerous condition on businesses and violate federal law. The court's decision was celebrated by plaintiffs, including booksellers and publishers, as a victory for constitutionally protected speech and a safeguard against government interference in private citizens' decisions.

via KXAN.com|

#book-ban #fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals #first-amendment

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Biden DOJ's Battle Against Court Order Blocking Collusion with Big Tech for Speech Censorship

The Biden administration is set to challenge a court order that blocked federal officials from collaborating with social media companies to censor speech. The Justice Department will argue in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to lift the order, which was issued on July 4 by a federal judge. The order accused the government of violating the First Amendment by working with tech companies to censor speech on topics such as Hunter Biden's laptop, COVID-19 origins, and face masks. The judge's injunction described the government's actions as an "Orwellian 'Ministry of Truth.'" The Biden administration's appeal claims that the order may prevent the government from working with social media companies to protect the American people and democratic processes.

via Fox News|

#biden-doj #big-tech #fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Court Strikes Down ATF Pistol Brace Rule.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing its new rule against gun owners and Second Amendment groups who filed a lawsuit challenging the regulation. The stabilizing brace rule was introduced as part of the comprehensive gun crime strategy Biden announced in April 2021 in response to the massacre at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, where a gunman used a firearm with a stabilizing brace to kill 10 people. Gun rights groups have argued in court that the stabilizing brace rule violates the Constitution by requiring millions of gun owners to register their weapons.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals #gun-control