Biden immigration enforcement guidance on trial

Under enforcement guidance issued by the Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security, living without immigration authorization in the United States is no longer, by itself, enough reason to arrest or deport someone.  This is the zero tolerance approach of the Trump administration.

The Biden administration use of prosecutorial discretion has provided relief to many noncitizens.  It points to the guidelines as a success, improving the lives of immigrants all over the country.

The Biden enforcement guidance is in jeopardy.  A legal challenge by Texas and Louisiana is set for trial this week in Houston before Judge Drew Tipton.  President Trump appointed Judge Tipton. Tipton previously tried to block the DHS enforcement guidance.

KJ