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Justice Sides with Texas in SB4 Lawsuit

The US has thrown its weight behind Texas in a high-stakes battle over the state’s SB4 law, which forces local authorities to cooperate with federal immigration agents. The move has sparked outrage among opponents of the law, who claim it will lead to racial profiling and other abuses.

In a statement filed with a federal court, the Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that President Trump had made a commitment to keep America safe and to ensure cooperation with federal immigration laws. Sessions claimed that Texas had admirably followed this lead by mandating state-wide cooperation with federal immigration laws that require the removal of illegal aliens who have committed crimes.

The lawsuit, filed by several cities, including El Cenizo, aims to block SB4, which prohibits localities in Texas from implementing or maintaining policies that prevent local officials from sharing immigration-related information with the federal government. The law also directs local officials in Texas to cooperate with immigration detainer requests issued by the federal government under federal law.

The US argued that SB4 is not preempted by the Supremacy Clause, is not inconsistent with the Tenth Amendment, and does not violate the Fourth Amendment. Sessions claimed that the state’s cooperation with federal immigration laws is critical in enforcing the nation’s immigration laws.

Opponents of SB4 claim that the law will lead to racial profiling, as local authorities will be forced to ask people about their immigration status. They also argue that the law will create a hostile environment for undocumented immigrants, who will be afraid to report crimes or seek medical help for fear of being deported.

The move by the US to support Texas in the lawsuit has been hailed by supporters of SB4 as a major victory. ‘This is a huge win for Texas and for the safety of our communities,’ said a spokesperson for the state’s governor. ‘We will continue to fight for our laws and for the rights of Texans to be safe.’

However, opponents of the law are vowing to continue their fight. ‘This is a dark day for Texas and for the country,’ said a spokesperson for the city of El Cenizo. ‘We will continue to fight against this law, which will only serve to divide our communities and lead to more suffering for the most vulnerable among us.’

The future of SB4 remains uncertain, as the lawsuit continues to wind its way through the courts. However, one thing is clear: the US has thrown its weight behind the state, and the stakes have never been higher.