Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his office will assist federal agents with the mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Paxton stated his commitment to restoring national sovereignty and ensuring criminal aliens face justice. He has also encouraged state and local law enforcement agencies to join in this effort.
This action comes after President Trump signed Executive Order 14159, section 11, giving state and local law enforcement the authority to perform immigration officer functions. The Texas law SB4, passed in 2023, allowing state officers to arrest and deport individuals suspected of being in the country illegally, is still being challenged in federal court.
Interim Dallas Chief of Police Michael Igo emphasized that enforcing immigration laws is the federal government’s responsibility. The Dallas Police Department will continue to uphold all city and state laws while protecting the rights of residents.
Paxton’s announcement has sparked debate and controversy, with some supporting his efforts to enforce immigration laws and others raising concerns about the impact on immigrant communities and the potential for racial profiling. The trial for the SB4 law will be held on July 8 in Austin, further highlighting the ongoing legal battles surrounding immigration enforcement in Texas.
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