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After Judge’s Ruling on DACA, Many Urge Congress To Act On A Permanent Solution

Stella M. Chávez, KERA

Posted on July 28, 2021 · Immigrant advocates say DACA was only a Band-Aid. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen's recent order to halt new DACA applications puts the pressure on Congress to act.

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What overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary (June 27, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 27, 2022 · On Monday's show: We discuss what last week’s Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary beyond abortion. Then, we learn about the challenges young people face when dealing with mental illness. And we get an update on Houston sports.

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The ramifications of overturning Roe v. Wade – what it means for women’s health, and what it means for Texas

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 24, 2022 · Today, in an in-depth discussion with legal experts, we hear from those who identify as "abortion rights advocates" and "abortion rights opponents".

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Texas Republicans embrace ‘The Big Lie’ at their state convention in Houston

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 17, 2022 · President Joe Biden received about 7 million more votes than Donald Trump in 2020. But Republicans in Houston this week repeated debunked conspiracy theories about voter fraud delivering Biden the presidency.

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Matthew McConaughey urges Congress to reform gun laws during emotional White House speech

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 7, 2022 · The Uvalde native said he met with the families of the 19 kids and two teachers killed last month at Robb Elementary School.

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