
What to know about Texas governor's Covid order targeting migrant transport
CNN
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott kicked his war against the Biden administration's immigration policies up a notch with an executive order Wednesday targeting the transportation of migrants released from custody
The order is framed as a public health measure to address Covid-19, which is surging in Texas amid Abbott's opposition to new mask mandates or requirements for vaccines. It's also prompted the threat of a lawsuit from US Attorney General Merrick Garland. Here is what you need to know about the executive order, its potential impact on the ground and the possibility of legal battle:
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