Federal Judge Blocks Texas SB 4 State Deportation Law on Preemption GroundsMay 21, 2026Legal NewsA federal judge in Austin blocked Texas SB 4's state-run deportation provisions, ruling the law is preempted by federal immigration authority under the Supremacy Clause.
ACLU Sues Texas to Block State Immigration Enforcement LawMay 14, 2026Law and PolicyThe ACLU and partners filed a class-action lawsuit May 4, 2026, seeking emergency relief to block Texas SB 4's state immigration enforcement provisions before their May 15 effective date.