Texas sues Biden administration over halt to deportations

Posted: Jan 22, 2021 / 04:22 PM EST

Updated: Jan 22, 2021 / 04:24 PM EST

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is asking a court to stop President Joe Biden from allowing a 100-day moratorium on deportations.

We are now heading to court. I will defend the constitution. #Immigration #LawandOrder #Constitution #Texas https://t.co/noBco3KOXJ
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) January 22, 2021

The lawsuit filed Friday is one of the first against the new administration.

The moratorium came after Biden revoked Trump’s mandate that made anyone in the U.S. illegally a priority for deportation.

When the @JoeBiden admin breaks the law, I take action. I have told @DHSgov to immediately rescind its illegal, unconscionable deportation freeze—or TX will sue.

As AG, I will always put Americans, Texans first—not dangerous aliens who must be deported!https://t.co/anW89QJiPP pic.twitter.com/ehsucOe6Ks
— Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) January 22, 2021

Republican Ken Paxton, Texas’ attorney general, claims the federal government broke an agreement to first consult with Texas before making changes to immigration enforcement.