Federal Appeals Court to Weigh Texas’ Fight for Border Security and Law Enforcement Authority

In a critical test of state sovereignty and common-sense border enforcement, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has stepped in to reconsider whether Texas can implement its robust new law empowering local police to crack down on illegal immigration. This move not only challenges federal overreach but also addresses the urgent national security threat posed by our porous southern border. Texas Senate Bill 4, passed in 2023, aims to arm state law enforcement officers with tools that Washington has long denied them. By allowing police to arrest individuals suspected of unlawful entry—and compelling these migrants to either comply with a...