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Supreme Court extends temporary hold on Texas immigration law
The Biden administration says the measure tramples on the federal government’s exclusive authority to oversee immigration issues.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-extends-temporary-hold-texas-immigration-law-rcna143959
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday extended a temporary block on a new Texas immigration law that is being challenged by the Biden administration.
In an order issued by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, the court again imposed a temporary freeze on a lower court decision. The court said the law would remain on hold "pending further order" of the court.
The law was originally due to go into effect on March 10, but Alito has now stepped in on three occasions to ensure the lower court ruling remains on hold.
His most recent order was due to expire on Monday evening, meaning the law would have gone into effect absent Supreme Court action.
The ruling is now blocked indefinitely, giving all nine justices additional time to determine what next steps to take.
In an order issued by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, the court again imposed a temporary freeze on a lower court decision. The court said the law would remain on hold "pending further order" of the court.
The law was originally due to go into effect on March 10, but Alito has now stepped in on three occasions to ensure the lower court ruling remains on hold.
His most recent order was due to expire on Monday evening, meaning the law would have gone into effect absent Supreme Court action.
The ruling is now blocked indefinitely, giving all nine justices additional time to determine what next steps to take.