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Well, well, well, buckle up, folks, because the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is making some big moves in the Texas immigration saga. That’s right, after the Supreme Court decided to lift its stay on Texas’ SB4 law, which allows state law enforcement to nab those sneaking into America unlawfully, it seems like the legal drama is far from over.
Now, don’t go popping champagne corks just yet. The justices up in Washington might have given the nod for Texas to enforce its tough immigration law, but there’s a twist in the tale. Turns out, the Fifth Circuit Court has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday morning to chew over whether or not to put a hold on the lower court’s ruling against this law. Cue the legal showdown music!
BREAKING UPDATE: SB4 is, yet again, on hold, by a 2-1 order of the Fifth Circuit panel hearing Wednesday's oral arguments. Oldham dissents. Background: https://t.co/XA6qddae1M https://t.co/Bk864KWJdN pic.twitter.com/6VyCqEfbo2
— Chris “Law Dork” Geidner (@chrisgeidner) March 20, 2024
You see, there’s a lot of legal ping-pong going on here. If the Fifth Circuit decides to hit pause on the lower court’s decision, then you can bet your boots that the Biden administration and those immigration groups are gonna kick up a fuss. On the flip side, if Texas doesn’t get its way, you can bet they’ll be making a beeline for that appeals court quicker than you can say “yeehaw.”
From where our conservative viewpoint stands, it’s about time Texas got a win on the immigration front. The Lone Star State has been taking the lead in securing its borders, and it’s high time the courts recognized that. So, let’s see how this Wednesday showdown plays out – will Texas get to keep its tough stance on immigration, or will the legal eagles swoop in and shake things up? Stay tuned as the legal rollercoaster ride continues!
