The Texas Supreme Court has reinstated Senate Bill 4, empowering state police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants and granting local judges the authority to order immediate deportations.

The 5th Circuit Court is reviewing the constitutionality of the law, which also classifies illegal border crossing as a Class B misdemeanor and extends the power of state judges to deport individuals to Mexico.

A federal appeals court panel has temporarily blocked the law amid ongoing legal debates, causing uncertainty among migrants and law enforcement.

The law criminalizes unauthorized entry into Texas not only at the border but also includes individuals who have been in Texas cities without authorization for up to two years.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, noted for its conservative stance, plays a pivotal role in the legal dispute that has seen escalated involvement from the Supreme Court.

The Biden administration has sued Texas, asserting that immigration enforcement falls under federal jurisdiction, and Mexico has refused to accept migrants deported under the contested law.

The legal confrontation underscores the clash between state and federal powers over immigration policy and bears significant consequences for immigration law enforcement.