Abbott's executive order allows state law enforcement to arrest immigrants suspected of being in the

An executive order signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott authorizing state police to arrest and deport illegal immigrants has sparked a legal conflict between the federal and state governments. A federal judge today issued a temporary injunction to prevent the policy from taking effect, arguing that it infringes on the federal government's exclusive power over immigration enforcement. Here are the key points of the incident:

1. The core content of the Texas executive order

The executive order signed by Abbott allows state law enforcement agencies to arrest immigrants suspected of illegal entry and be ordered by local judges to be deported to the Mexican border, even if they are not Mexican citizens39.

The policy is seen as the biggest attempt by the state government to interfere in immigration enforcement since Arizona's "Show Your Papers" law in 20103.

2. Legal challenge from the Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice quickly sued the Texas government, arguing that the executive order is unconstitutional because immigration enforcement power belongs to the federal government, not the state government312.

The Department of Justice cited the Supreme Court's 2012 ruling on a similar Arizona law, emphasizing that state governments cannot make policies that undermine federal immigration laws9.

3. Federal judge's temporary injunction

A federal judge ruled today that Texas' policy "infringes on federal immigration enforcement power" and issued a temporary injunction to prevent it from taking effect312.

The judge pointed out that the executive order could lead to "racial profiling" and family separation, and violate the constitutional division of federal and state powers39.

4. Political and legal disputes

Abbott and Texas Republicans believe that the Biden administration has failed to effectively stop illegal immigration and force the state government to take action313.

The Democratic Party and immigrant rights organizations criticized the policy as extreme and accused it of possibly causing human rights violations39.

The Mexican government also opposed the policy and refused to accept the deportation of non-Mexican citizens39.

5. Subsequent impact

The case may eventually be appealed to the Supreme Court, testing how the conservative-majority court balances state power and federal power1214.

The confrontation between Texas and the federal government on immigration issues reflects the polarization of American politics and deep divisions in immigration policy1213.

This incident highlights the legal disputes over the United States' immigration enforcement power and the power game between the federal and state governments. In the future, the Supreme Court's ruling may have a profound impact on immigration policy.