“Abbott’s action is also getting criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. U.S. Congressman Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) also joined protesters outside the Governor’s Mansion Monday morning.
“Immigration law is a federal matter. How it is and why it is that the state can suddenly come involved in the enforcement of immigration laws, I think, raises some serious legal issues,” said Doggett. “And I hope that this law will be challenged not only on the streets, but in the courtrooms because it is fundamentally wrong and unjust.” Read full article here.