An order blocking President Joe Biden’s administration from its attempted deportation pause will be extended, a federal judge said during a hearing Friday. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton, a Trump nominee, said he plans to extend the order by two weeks, effectively doubling its time. The additional weeks are required so the case can be reviewed properly, he said during a hearing, according to the Austin-American Statesman. The extension wasn’t on the court docket as of Saturday morning. Tipton said he wants to hear more about an agreement reached by the Trump administration and Texas officials late last year that forces the federal government to give Texas 180 days notice before changing immigration enforcement in the state. He also wants to receive information about whether the proposed deportation pause would cause convicts or people accused of serious crimes to go free. The case was brought by Texas Attorney General Ken …
Federal Judge to Extend Order Blocking Biden Administration’s 100-Day Deportation Pause
January 30, 2021
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