On September first of 2017, the law SB4 was going to begin taking place. This law permits local authorities or police officers to check documents when involved in a car accident. The judge Orlando Garcia, from San Antonio, blocked for a while and a big part of the law SB4. He is also looking to eliminate sanctuary policies in Texas.
This is a temporary victory, a victory in the first legislative step. This means that the police and universities will not give your immigration status to ICE or Immigration and Customs Enforcement without being fired. It also means that people without documents cannot be detained unless ICE has a federal order.
“This is a big victory for us, but is the first step in this long fight for the rights of our Community in Texas” said the president of LULAC Roger C. Rocha. ( “Esto es una gran victoria para nosotros, pero es el primer paso en esta larga pelea por los derechos de nuestra comunidad en Texas”, señaló en el presidente de la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos (LULAC), Roger C. Rocha.)
“As a result, this provisions will not go in effect on september 1,” said Nina Perales, vicepresident of MALDEF. (“Como resultado, estas provisiones no entrarán en vigencia el 1 de septiembre”, dijo Nina Perales, vicepresidente de Litigios de MALDEF en un comunicado.)
What will happen now?
By the moment, the law SB4 is not in effect. Which means that if you do not have papers or proper documentation you do not have to be afraid. Police should NOT ask for your papers if you suffered a car accident.
If you suffered a car accident remember:
- Take care of your wounds
- Call 911
- Call your Attorney Javier Marcos
- Do a police report – SHOULD NOT ask for papers
Law SB4 | Attorney Javier Marcos
If you’ve suffered a car accident, you have a right to file a lawsuit to recover your losses, medical expenses, treatment, pain & suffering, lost wages, inability to work or function, property damages, and others. You should not be asked for your papers.
It’s important that you quickly call Attorney Javier Marcos so that you can commence your medical treatment, do not worsen your legal position, preserve evidence, and learn your rights.
Attorney Free Consultation is provided by Javier Marcos and Associates, your information is 100% confidential and we’ll visit the accident site, your home, or the hospital.
