In a dramatic turn of events, more than 12,000 migrants were apprehended on the U.S. southern border within the past 24 hours, setting a staggering daily record near Eagle Pass, Texas. The scene behind the reporter captured a striking image of thousands of men, women, and children waiting to be transported for immigration processing. The issue has swiftly become a federal matter, as it is the responsibility of the federal government to apprehend, process, and hold these individuals.
However, the recent signing of SB4 by Governor Greg Abbott has brought forth the possibility of this situation becoming a state issue as of March 2024. SB4 criminalizes illegal entry into Texas, creating a new state crime. This development has ignited a legal battle, with the ACLU wasting no time in filing a lawsuit against the legislation. Governor Abbott, resolute in his stance, has vowed to take this legal challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court.
