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Community Explainer: Frequently Asked Questions About United States v. Texas

Community Explainer
Issue area
Enforcement
Audience
Community Advocate
Published: Jun. 23, 2023

On June 23, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a favorable decision in United States v. Texas, 599 U.S. (2023), a case brought by Texas and Louisiana challenging the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. The Court held that the States lack Article III standing to challenge the priorities. All of the Justices, except Alito, agreed with the outcome. This community explainer answers frequently asked questions about the decision.