Abbott Signs Law Allowing Texas to Arrest Migrants, Setting Up Federal Showdown

Abbott Signs Law Allowing Texas to Arrest Migrants, Setting Up Federal Showdown

The new law, which takes effect in March, could bring in mass arrests and a court fight between Texas and the federal government over immigration powers.

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Greg Abbott on Monday escalated his challenge of President Biden’s border policies by signing a measure that allows Texas law enforcement officials to arrest migrants who enter the state from Mexico without legal authorization, setting the stage for a showdown with the federal government.