Attorney and law enforcement weigh in on Texas immigration bill caught in ongoing legal uncertainty

An appellate court heard arguments Wednesday on legislation that empowers Texas police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing into the U.S. illegally.On Wednesday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on Senate Bill 4 regarding whether or not to continue the hold on the bill. This is the same appellate court that blocked the legislation from becoming enforceable.

Tuesday night’s action by the appellate court joins a list of other procedural court decisions made since February. An Austin-based federal judge blocked SB 4 last month at the request of the Biden administration, stating the law is unconstitutional and oversteps federal immigration policies. Immigrant rights groups are among those opposed to SB 4 that have voiced concern over the possibility of racial profiling taking place if the law went into effect.

Whether SB 4 becomes law of the land or not, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is prepared with the addition of a new policy that focuses on liability.

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