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A Justice Department official said in a letter sent to Abbott that the law was unconstitutional and "contrary to the US commitment of ensuring the processing of noncitizens consistent with the Immigration and Nationality Act."
The Justice Department on Thursday said it will sue Texas if it enforces a new anti-illegal immigration law which the Biden administration believes is unconstitutional.
The legislation recently signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott would allow state and local police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the border into Texas.
The Justice Department is threatening to sue Texas if it enforces a new state law that allows police to arrest immigrants who cross the border illegally,
The Justice Department told Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that it will sue the state if it implements a new law that would allow state and local authorities to arrest and deport those they believe are in the country illegally.