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Practice Advisory: United States v. Texas - The Supreme Court’s Decision on Biden’s Enforcement Priorities

Practice Advisory
Issue area
Enforcement
Audience
Attorney
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 practice alert breaks down the decision.