Supreme court hears argument on Immigration
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the Biden administration’s attempt to reinstate guidance that directed border
Arguments lasted more almost two hours,
Between lawyers for the U.S. government and Texas,
Over whether executive branch officials have the authority to focus enforcement actions on certain groups of undocumented immigrants over others.
The DHS policy at issue was from a memo,
That instructed immigration officers to prioritize the arrest,
And deportation of undocumented immigrants that pose a threat to public safety or national security.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday wrestled with an effort by the Biden administration to reinstate guidance that directed federal officials tasked with enforcing the nation’s immigration laws