HB56 could let police ask about legal status of people investigated for crime , detain them . Perla Perez : `` I 'm not afraid for myself . ... But then what would happen to my children ? '' Late Friday , the U.S. Department of Justice and the other plaintiffs filed a motion to enjoin the law until the 11th District Court in Atlanta has a chance to review the appeal . The bill is being pushed by the Texas Police Chiefs Association, which has been pushing similar legislation in other states. Owner of a food store who came to the U.S. illegally worries that he ca n't stay open .
HB56 could let police ask about legal status of people investigated for crime , detain them . Perla Perez : `` I 'm not afraid for myself . ... But then what would happen to my children ? '' The bill is being pushed by the Texas Police Chiefs Association, which has been pushing similar legislation in other states. Owner of a food store who came to the U.S. illegally worries that he ca n't stay open .