POTUS Bush 41 appointed US Judge tells Texas it cannot begin using new “sanctuary law” before it’s start date of Sept 1. Part of the new law states law enforcement individuals can serve jail time if they do not follow the law – PB/TK
U.S. judge deals blow to Texas’ ‘sanctuary city’ law – By Jon Herskovitz / Aug 10 2017
The Republican-backed law is the first of its kind since Republican Donald Trump became president in January, promising to crack down on illegal immigration. Texas is the U.S. state with the longest border with Mexico.
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks, appointed under Republican President George H.W. Bush, dismissed the case without prejudice late on Wednesday. The brief ruling did not give a reason.
Senate Bill 4 calls for jail time for police chiefs, sheriffs and possibly frontline officers who fail to cooperate with U.S. immigration officials. The measure also allows police to ask about immigration status during a lawful detention
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