Federal judge blocks Texas' controversial SB4 deportation law
May 17, 2026·Location: San Antonio, TX
Country of origin: Mexico

A federal judge blocked portions of Texas' SB4 law that would have empowered state and local officials to arrest and deport immigrants. Judge David A. Ezra ruled the law unconstitutional, stating it threatens uniform federal immigration regulation. The ruling prevents state judges from ordering removals but allows state police to arrest suspected border crossers.
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