The U.S. Supreme Court has hindered Gov. Greg Abbott’s attempts to fortify the Texas-Mexico border due to ongoing migrant surges, which have been exacerbated by President Joe Biden’s lack of enforcement measures.
Justice Samuel Alito, responsible for the 5th Circuit district, has further postponed Texas’ enforcement of its immigration deportation laws connected to Senate Bill 4, as reported by Newsweek.
The deadline for implementation has been pushed back to March 18th at 5 p.m. The new legislation, which was scheduled to take effect later this month, would enable the arrest of individuals who are unlawfully present in the state and country.
Earlier, “Alito issued the administrative hold, which will block the law from taking effect until March 13. That temporary pause will give the court additional time to review the case but does not necessarily signal which way the court is leaning,” CNN reported at the time.
After receiving approval from an appeals court, Texas was granted permission to enforce its law following an emergency application filed by multiple pro-mass immigration groups and the Biden administration, resulting in the subsequent order.
CNN added: “Senate Bill 4, signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in December, immediately raised concerns among immigration advocates about increased racial profiling as well as detentions and attempted deportations by state authorities in Texas, where Latinos represent 40% of the population. Last week, a federal judge in Austin, Texas, blocked the state government from implementing the law.”
“If allowed to proceed, SB 4 could open the door to each state passing its version of immigration laws,” Judge David Alan Ezra wrote in his ruling that the federal appeals court eventually overturned.
The case follows Biden’s visit to Brownsville, Texas, where he aimed to address the chaotic border situation that Republicans claim was caused by his overturning of most of Trump’s strict enforcement policies on his first day in office.
The U.S. Border Patrol union criticized and ridiculed Biden after his visit to a low-activity sector in Texas last week.
Biden’s visit angered the nation’s top border protection service as the union seemed to view it as a superficial gesture during an election year, as illegal immigration becomes a major concern for many Americans.
“Board AF1, take nap. Wake up in place called Brownsville,” the group wrote on the X platform in a joking about Biden’s itinerary. “Read large teleprompter message, ‘It’s all Trump’s fault.’ Board AF1, ask who people in green uniforms were, told they ‘strap’ illegal aliens, express horror, take nap. Wake up, call a lid, hit beach, take nap.”
Board AF1, take nap.
Wake up in place called Brownsville.
Read large teleprompter message, "It's all Trump's fault".
Board AF1, ask who people in green uniforms were, told they "strap" illegal aliens, express horror, take nap.
Wake up, call a lid, hit beach, take nap. pic.twitter.com/exvsDieaVW
— Border Patrol Union – NBPC (@BPUnion) March 2, 2024
During his visit to the border, Biden accused Republicans in Congress of not supporting an immigration reform bill that he claimed would provide him with the necessary authorities for stronger enforcement.
He also placed blame on former President Trump.
“The majority of Democrats and Republicans in both houses support this legislation,” Biden said in Brownsville, “until someone came along and said don’t do that that’ll benefit the incumbent. That’s a hell of a way to do business in America for such a serious problem.”
The majority of Republicans opposed the bill as it would permit up to 5,000 illegal migrants to enter the country daily and allocate additional aid to Ukraine. Biden’s White House announced his border visit after Trump had already planned his own.
Both Trump and Biden visited the border on the same day, with Trump choosing Eagle Pass, Texas, a prominent illegal entry point.
During his visit, he toured the area with Gov. Greg Abbott (R), the head of the Texas National Guard, and several elected officials and law enforcement officers.
