Divided Supreme Court clears way for Texas to arrest migrants who illegally enter
by David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times
Mar 19, 2024
3 minutes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a plea from the Biden administration and cleared the way for Texas to enforce a new state law that authorizes its police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the Rio Grande.
The decision came on a 6-3 vote, but several justices stressed the preliminary nature of the dispute.
Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a strong dissent. "Today, the Court invites further chaos
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