Texas, USA, May 14, 2026(Yes Punjab News)
UNITED SIKHS reaffirms its commitment to defending immigrant and minority communities in the face of Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB‑4), a 2023 law that criminalizes unauthorized entry from Mexico into Texas and empowers local police to arrest individuals based solely on immigration status. The law further grants state judges the authority to order removals – a power historically reserved for the federal government.
On April 24, 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction on SB‑4, allowing the law to take effect despite not ruling on its constitutionality. This procedural decision has sparked alarm among immigrant rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Texas Civil Rights Project, who argue that SB‑4 violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution and undermines the federal government’s exclusive authority over immigration enforcement.
A Threat to Vulnerable Communities
UNITED SIKHS views SB‑4 as a dangerous precedent that threatens vulnerable minority communities across Texas and beyond. By deputizing local law enforcement to act as immigration agents, SB‑4 risks fostering racial profiling, discriminatory policing, and the erosion of civil liberties. Communities already facing systemic inequities may now be subject to heightened fear and intimidation, further isolating families and discouraging individuals from seeking essential services.
UNITED SIKHS’ Advocacy
Across the United States, UNITED SIKHS has drawn on legal expertise, community advocacy, and coalition partnerships to address unjust laws and policies. In Texas, the organization has worked alongside civil rights groups such as the Texas Civil Rights Project and FIEL Houston to host workshops, co‑sign advocacy letters, and provide immigrant drivers and families with resources to navigate legal challenges.
UNITED SIKHS also continues to support national legislative efforts, including the SACRED Act (H.R. 8239), which strengthens protections against harassment and intimidation near places of worship. These initiatives reflect the organization’s broader mission: to safeguard civil liberties, defend religious freedom, and ensure that vulnerable communities are not silenced by unjust laws.
As SB‑4 takes effect, UNITED SIKHS calls on policymakers, faith leaders, and civil society to unite against this dangerous precedent. The organization urges Congress to reaffirm federal authority over immigration enforcement and to enact protections that prevent states from weaponizing local law enforcement against immigrant communities.
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