TxLege passed #SB4 —This scene will likely unfold differently once
signs it into law—The law enforcement along the banks and elsewhere will have the authority to arrest undocumented individuals who cross into Texas illegally.
Migrants will then be released to a magistrate who will provide legal counsel/translation and give them the option to return to Mexico or face a class B misdemeanor and ultimately be removed—If they returned it would be classified as a felony.
Opponents say it is a “show me your papers” bill and opens the door for racial profiling. says that is not the case—Law enforcement have to prove they crossed into Texas illegally.
> TxLege passed #SB4 —This scene will likely unfold differently once @GovAbbott
signs it into law—The law enforcement along the banks and elsewhere will have the authority to arrest undocumented individuals who cross into Texas illegally.
>Migrants will then be released to a magistrate who will provide legal counsel/translation and give them the option to return to Mexico or face a class B misdemeanor and ultimately be removed—If they returned it would be classified as a felony.
>Opponents say it is a “show me your papers” bill and opens the door for racial profiling. @DavidSpillerTX says that is not the case—Law enforcement have to prove they crossed into Texas illegally.
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