Latino Lawmakers React to Mexican Amicus Brief on Texas

The foreign ministry of Mexico cites SCOTUS cases dating back to 1875.

Fallout continues in the U.S. bilateral relationship with Mexico over a decision on Monday by the Supreme Court that would allow Texas to deputize police as immigration enforcement officers. The latest news comes out of Mexico City where the foreign ministry filed an amicus brief on Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Given that Latinos will suffer the brunt of Gov. Greg Abbott’s attempts to usurp federal immigration law, Capitol Press asked Latino lawmakers representing border states and districts to comment on the increased tensions between the U.S. and Mexico. Here’s what they said —