Just hours after the US Supreme Court authorized the enactment of a Texas statute criminalizing unauthorized entry into the state from other nations, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit blocked its enforcement.
The appeals court is set to listen to oral arguments on whether a lower court’s injunction against the law should remain effective. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 am Central Time on Wednesday.
This event unfolds in a span of rapid turns, displaying the intricate battle within the US judicial system over state laws concerning immigration. The legal community, especially those in Texas and dealing with immigration law, are cautiously observing the developments.
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