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January 27, 2021

U.S. Judge Blocks Biden Deportation Moratorium While Texas Challenge Is Reviewed
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In immigration news, a federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked
the Biden administration's 100-day moratorium on most deportations. U.S.
District Judge Drew Tipton ruled to suspend the policy for at least two
weeks while a challenge by Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
is reviewed. Paxton's suit argues the moratorium violates immigration
law and a legal agreement between Texas and the Trump administration.
Judge Tipton was appointed by Trump last year.


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