Supreme Court extends temporary hold on Texas immigration law

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday extended a temporary block on a new Texas immigration law that is being challenged by the Biden administration. In an order issued by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, the court again imposed a temporary freeze on a lower court decision. The court said the law would remain on hold 'pending further order' of the court.

The law in question, known as SB4, allows police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the border from Mexico and imposes criminal penalties. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said in court papers the Texas law is “flatly inconsistent” with Supreme Court precedent dating back 100 years. Defending the law, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in court papers that the measure complements federal law and the state should be allowed to enforce it.

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