The Supreme Court on Monday dealt Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) a blow, temporarily barring the border state from implementing a new state law that would allow non-federal police to arrest illegal immigrants, a power that has long been only available to federal police.
The highest court put Texas law S.B. 4 on hold for the moment in a case brought by the Justice Department and civil rights organizations that were concerned the law could lead to racial profiling and violate the Constitution.
Prior to Monday, an appeals court had given the green light for the law to take effect this month.
The Supreme Court’s order has put the brakes on the lower court decision. The nine justices will have until March 13 to make a final decision on the matter.
The Texas law was passed during a special legislative
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