| Houston, Texas – A United States federal court has issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks the implementation of Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), a harsh anti-immigration law that would have allowed state law enforcement officials to arrest anyone suspected of crossing the border without documentation. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee gave the following statement in response: "This is an important win for all Harris County communities. Immigrant populations should be welcomed as valued members of our society, not subjected to policies that cause them to live in a constant state of fear. The court confirmed that Republicans in Texas are once again overstepping their authority. It shouldn’t be lost on us that this decision came just a few days after a local megachurch pastor disparaged immigrants and spewed hatred to thousands of people. Mothers seeking a safe life for their children are not “garbage.” Kids who just need a fair shot at life to succeed are not “undesirables.” Texans are better than this rhetoric. The court’s decision today shows that." About the Harris County Attorney's Office Christian D. Menefee serves as the elected, top civil lawyer for Texas’ largest county. The Harris County Attorney’s Office represents the county in all civil matters including lawsuits. Menefee leads an office of 250 attorneys and staff members. He entered office at 32 years old, making him the youngest person and first African American elected as the Harris County Attorney. ### |