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Texas Attorney General sues Biden administration over freeze deportation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Biden’s government in federal district court over the 100 – day freeze on which unauthorized immigrants are deported, calling for a temporary restraining order. In the case, Paxton claims that the move violates “the U.S. Constitution, federal immigration and administrative law, and a contractual agreement between Texas” and the Department of Homeland Security. Be smart: sign up for the most influential newsletter in America for FREE. * Leon Fresco, an immigration attorney, told Axios that the lawsuit likely failed to fully reinstate the deportations because a judge could not force immigration and customs enforcement to remove any person. * The executive has broad authority over immigration enforcement, as seen in both President Obama’s and President Trump’s administrations. What they say: In announcing the moratorium on Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security said the disruption of deportations would enable DHS to ensure its resources are dedicated to responding to the most pressing challenges facing the United States. . ‘ * In Paxton’s request for a temporary restraining order, he claims: ‘Without emergency relief, Texas will suffer irreparable damage by having to provide expensive educational, social, welfare, health care and other services to illegal aliens who remain in Texas because accused detainees have with removal them. “The White House has not yet responded to Axios’ request for comment. Get smarter, faster with the news that CEOs, entrepreneurs and top politicians read. Sign up for Axios newsletters here.