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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) met Thursday to discuss border security legislation. “During the meeting, Governor Abbott told Speaker Johnson that the border crisis is both unacceptable and avoidable, urging the Speaker to pass border security legislation that will help stop illegal crossings between ports of entry along the…

A federal appeals court issued a ruling late Tuesday that continues the halt on a Texas immigration law that allows local law enforcement to detain those believed to have entered the country unlawfully. The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals’ panel of three judges voted 2-1 to issue the pause on Senate Bill 4. The appeals…

Just hours after the Supreme Court allowed a Texas law to take effect that gave state law enforcement the authority to arrest people they suspect are entering the country illegally, a federal appeals court issued an order that puts it on hold. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals order came late Tuesday evening. The…