Biden Administration Sues Texas for Issuing New Directive Immigration Policy

The Biden Administration has sued Texas over its new directive that allows state troopers to stop and turn back vehicles carrying immigrants, fearing a surge in COVID-19 spread. This drew swift backlash from the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), noting that Texas is hindering federal immigration policies.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order allowing the Texas Department of Public Safety to “stop any