Texas Approves SB4 Allowing Arrests for Illegal Entry
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
HOUSTON – Texas achieved a significant victory on Friday with the implementation of SB4, one of the nation's strictest immigration laws. After a lengthy legal battle, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the law can take effect. SB4 classifies illegal entry and reentry into the United States as state-level crimes and grants police the authority to arrest individuals suspected of violating federal immigration laws. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shared the news on the social media platform X, stating, 'My office has secured another major victory for Texas by defending SB4 before the Fifth Circuit.' Paxton emphasized that the decision strengthens public safety and law enforcement in the state. The ruling marks a new chapter in the legal debate over state authority in immigration matters and could set a precedent for similar initiatives across the country.