TRAVIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The battle over “sanctuary cities” continues in Texas.
According to the Austin American Statesman, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the City of Austin and Travis County.
BREAKING: Federal Judge Sam Sparks has dismissed AG @KenPaxtonTX suit against Austin, Travis County over #SB4 ‘sanctuary cities’ ban. pic.twitter.com/hY95MfKgbq
— Philip Jankowski (@PhilJankowski) August 9, 2017
Paxton’s lawsuit tried to have the controversial “sanctuary cities” ban, also known as Senate Bill 4, declared constitutional.
Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law in May. It allows law enforcement to inquire about the immigration status of people they lawfully detain.
This is a developing story.
