DOJ threatens to sue Texas over state’s strict immigration legislation

The Justice Department warned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott it could file a lawsuit if the state implements its strict immigration legislation referred to as SB4. The measure, which Abbott signed into legislation earlier this month, will permit state and native legislation enforcement to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants suspected of getting into the U.S. unlawfully. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the Texas legislation and Abbott’s response to the Justice Department’s warning.

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