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Texas Bishop Slams Greg Abbott, Says Christians Have 'Duty to Resist'

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Officials are awaiting a decision on legislation that would allow them to arrest and deport migrants without federal intervention.

A bishop in El Paso, Texas, a popular U.S. entry point for illegal immigration, said statewide efforts to villainize migrants is a sad sight and falls on the shoulders of Governor Greg Abbott.Abbott has arguably been the most outspoken public official in condemning the claimed inaction of the federal government surrounding illegal immigration, which has soared under the Biden administration and hit a record high during the 2023 fiscal year.

Newsweek reached out to Abbott, the diocese and the USCCB via email for comment.Abbott and other Texas officials received bad news on Wednesday, when the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Texas' request to allow S.B. 4 to go into effect while the court considers its legality. It is being praised by civil rights groups as a victory in what has become a contentious court battle that has extended to the U.S. Supreme Court.

 

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