Topics include charges dismissed in a Eagles lyrics theft case, Trump's legal troubles in Georgia, Texas immigration laws, and the complexities of immigration enforcement. The podcast offers legal analysis, discusses judicial decisions, and explores the implications of state versus federal laws.
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Texas's SB4 extends beyond federal law, allowing state judges to deport without due process.
Legal battles over state immigration laws highlight concerns about exceeding authority and human rights issues.
Efficient immigration court processing and judicial decisions are crucial for managing immigration policy challenges.
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Overview of SB4 in Texas
SB4 in Texas criminalizes immigration, making entering the state a crime, going further than the federal illegal entry charge. It's justified as Texas being invaded. Additionally, the bill allows state judges to deport individuals, even if they're in federal removal proceedings, denying them their rights in immigration court.
Concerns and Comparison to SB 1070
The concerns raised by SB4 are significant, especially in comparison to SB 1070 in Arizona. SB4 extends beyond the federal illegal entry charge, impacting individuals entering Texas. It uses invasion rhetoric and enables state judges to order deportation without the standard immigration court process.
Legal Review and Pending Fifth Circuit Argument
Federal Judge David Ezra reviewed SB4, identifying numerous issues, leading to a stay extension by Judge Alito. The pending Fifth Circuit hearing on April 3rd will address the constitutional validity of SB4. The bill's extreme measures raise serious legal and human rights concerns.
Legal Battle Over Immigration Enforcement Laws
Several legal battles are underway regarding state laws, such as SB 1070 in Arizona and SB 4 in Texas, that attempt to involve state law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement. Judges have scrutinized these laws, stating that they may exceed their authority and have the potential to cause significant harm, leading to concerns about the direction of immigration policy.
Parole Programs and Judicial Backlog in Immigration Court
There is a significant backlog in the immigration court system, with millions of pending cases, highlighting the need for efficient processing. A parole program established by the Biden administration for certain countries impacted immigration flows positively by reducing border pressures. Additionally, a recent ruling upheld ICE's authority to set its own enforcement priorities, emphasizing the importance of judicial decisions in immigration policy.
Episode 1014 We begin by pouring a Tequila Sunrise out for the charges against three memorabilia collectors charged with stealing old Eagles lyrics, in which the unexpected airing of 6,000 pages of Don Henley's dirty laundry had Manhattan prosecutors realizing last week that they truly could check out anytime they liked. Matt then takes us through Fulton County Judge Scott MacAfee's decision to dismiss 6 of the 41 pending counts against Trump and his goons. Can Trump still be prosecuted for his "perfect phone call" to GA Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger? And what does a guy have to do to solicit someone to violate an oath around here, anyway? We then turn some much-needed light on to Texas's most recent attempt to enforce federal immigration law before finishing up with some good immigration news out of--also Texas? 1. Order on Defendants' Special Demurrers (J. McAfee, 3/13/24) 2. Georgia Code Sec. 15-4-7 (Criminal Solicitation) 3. Georgia Code Sec. 16-10-1 (Violation of Oath by Public Officer) 4. Fulton County indictment of Trump et al (8/14/2023) 5. Judge David Ezra's decision in U.S. v. TX (2/29/24)(granting injunction against SB4) 6. Arizona v. U.S. (2012)(striking down most of AZ SB1070) 7. Judge Drew Tipton's decision in Texas v. DHS (finding no standing for TX to challenge Biden's CHNV parole program) If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!
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