Democratic-led cities have petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate a Biden-era immigration policy that was halted after Texas filed a lawsuit challenging its legality, with the administration itself admitting the regulation was unlawful. The legal battle stems from a prior agreement between Texas and the Trump administration, which critics now accuse of "egregious collusion" in undermining the policy. A federal judge swiftly blocked the rule shortly after the administration’s concession, leaving its future uncertain as the dispute escalates. The case highlights deep divisions over immigration enforcement between state governments and the federal government.
Three Democratic-controlled cities said Friday they asked the Supreme Court to revive an immigration regulation blocked under a deal struck by Texas and the Trump administration, accusing them of “egregious collusion.” Texas sued over the Biden-era regulation in June. On the same day, the administration conceded it was unlawful, and a judge quickly entered an order halting implementation...
