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Texas Governor Abbott Splits with Trump Over Federal Election Control
Governor Greg Abbott has publicly rejected former President Donald Trump's call to nationalize elections, citing the U.S. Constitution's allocation of primary election authority to states. This rare split highlights core legal principles of federalism and states' rights, even as Abbott himself has sought increased state control over local elections in Harris County. Legal experts confirm any federal takeover would face significant constitutional and logistical hurdles requiring Congressional approval.
Texas Immigration Law SB 4 Faces Full Appeals Court Review: What It Means for State Power and Constitutional Rights
Texas's controversial immigration law, Senate Bill 4, is currently under review by the full Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging the long-standing federal authority over immigration. The case raises critical constitutional questions about states' rights versus federal supremacy, especially after the U.S. Department of Justice withdrew its challenge, leaving civil rights groups to argue against the law's novel "invasion" claim and its public policy implications.
Texas Immigration Law Heads Back to Appeals Court: A Showdown Over State vs. Federal Power
This legal battle over Texas's SB 4, a law allowing state police to arrest and judges to deport individuals suspected of illegal border crossing, has reached a critical stage at the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court's en banc rehearing comes amidst a sharp drop in border crossings and the Trump administration's decision to drop the federal government's challenge, forcing the court to weigh complex issues of states' rights, federal supremacy, and the legal concept of "standing." The outcome could reshape immigration enforcement across the nation, determining the extent of state involvement in what has traditionally been a federal responsibility.
Federal Court Rulings Halt National Guard Deployments in Key Cities
The Trump administration has halted its push to deploy National Guard troops in several U.S. cities following multiple legal setbacks, including a Supreme Court denial and various federal injunctions. These court decisions underscore the legal boundaries of executive power and affirm state control over National Guard units, even when federalized for specific missions.
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