Supreme Court hears Texas’ challenge to Biden immigration and deportation policies

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Biden administration’s authority to prioritize which non-citizens to deport when hearing a challenge brought by two Republican state attorneys general who say the Department of Homeland Security is skirting federal immigration law.

The justices were considering three distinct issues in the case, which opens the door to shifting majorities. After arguments, it wasn’t clear if there was a clear majority in any one area.

The case, brought by Texas and Louisiana, is the latest salvo from conservative states who have all but declared war on...