Texas Governor Signs 3 Bills Into Law to Deter Illegal Immigration | EWTN News Nightly

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed 3 bills into law in an effort to deter illegal immigration. His state shares a 1,200 mile border with Mexico. The legislation earmarks money for increased barrier constructions, makes it a state crime for illegally crossing from Mexico and increases the minimum sentence for illegally smuggling immigrants from 2 years to 10. The laws are scheduled to go into effect in the first quarter of 2024. Expert in border security, immigration and US-Mexico relations with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Carine Martinez, joins to tell us about this legislation and its potential impact in deterring illegal immigration. Federal courts have ruled that immigration laws can only be enforced by the federal government. That said, Martinez explains at what point state rights trump federal law and whether she anticipates this turning into a court battle between the Lone Star State and the fed. Martinez discusses what has been their response to this new legislation when it comes to Mexico. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

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