Biden DOJ sues Texas over executive order banning transportation of sick illegal aliens

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton promises to contest the order and "keep President Biden out of Texas business.”

Published: July 30, 2021 7:06pm

Updated: July 30, 2021 7:13pm

The Biden Justice Department on Friday sued Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott seeking to overturn an executive order prohibiting the ground transportation of illegal aliens who could be carrying COVID-19.

Attorney General Merrick Garland’s team argued in U.S. District Court that Abbott’s order interferes with the federal government’s ability to address immigration.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would contest the order and "keep President Biden out of Texas business.”