Texas Senate Bill 4 set to take effect unless challenged by Supreme Court

The Texas' controversial immigration law could go into effect after a federal appeals court ruling. This ruling tentatively allows law enforcement officials in the state to apprehend and detain individuals found illegally crossing the border.A federal judge previously blocked the law. In response, Texas Governor Greg Abbott appealed the ruling. The Federal Appeals court put the ruling on hold for seven days.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Texas House approves bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegallyThe Texas Senate Bill 4, commonly called the border bill, aims to toughen immigration enforcement by introducing stricter penalties for illegal immigrants.

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