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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Del Rey

DoJ sues Texas after warning over new anti-immigration law

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

The US Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas over what it says is a “clearly unconstitutional” law that would give state judges the ability to deport migrants from the country.

Last week, the DoJ threatened to sue Republican Gov Greg Abbott’s administration if it began enforcing the legislation — Senate Bill 4 —  which was signed by the governor last month. It’s set to take effect in March.

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