A federal appeals court panel voted 2-1 to maintain the hold on a Texas immigration law, preventing its enforcement as litigation continues. Senate Bill 4, which would authorize Texas authorities to arrest and deport alleged undocumented individuals, remains blocked following the decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Pricilla Richman emphasized the federal government’s jurisdiction over immigration, with a hearing set for April 3. While Texas can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the hold, concerns over enforcement methods and racial profiling persist. The legal battle underscores the ongoing tension between state and federal authorities in immigration policy.

Source: MSN