When a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit hears arguments on Wednesday on whether to block a Texas law that allows police officers to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants, it will be just the latest chapter in the state's wrangling with the federal government over immigration and border policy.
Governors Rick Perry, Bill Richardson, and Arnold Schwarzenegger previously opposed migrant mistreatment and vowed to enhance border security. Perry's statement reflected the moderate Republican approach on border security, though subsequent times saw a shift towards tougher rhetoric and policies.
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