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Politics

Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting, retiring state GOP senator says in sworn court statement

Posted on January 27, 2022 · A three-judge federal panel is hearing arguments in a lawsuit claiming that Texas Republicans violated the Voting Rights Act when they redrew state Senate District 10 in Tarrant County to lessen Black and Hispanic voting power.

Guns

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Senate Currently Lacks The Votes To Pass Permitless Carry Of Handguns

Posted on April 19, 2021 · "I plan to meet with law enforcement who oppose permitless carry and with the [National Rifle Association] and [Gun Owners of America] who support it to see if we can find a path that a majority of senators will vote to pass,” Patrick said.

News

Here’s what to expect in the U.S. as Title 42 ends for asylum-seekers

Posted on May 11, 2023 · The pandemic restrictions allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that it's being lifted some officials are expecting a record influx and an impending humanitarian crisis.

Immigration

Migrants in El Paso count themselves lucky ahead of Title 42’s expiration next week

Posted on May 3, 2023 · While the number of asylum seekers arriving in El Paso has local officials scrambling to ensure safety for migrants and city residents, officials are preparing for an even larger influx. The pandemic-era rule known as Title 42 is scheduled to be lifted May 11 at 11:59 pm.

News

Texas border cities declare states of emergency ahead of public health order ending next week

Posted on May 1, 2023 · The declarations came as migrants are camped out just across the Rio Grande in anticipation of the end of Title 42. After three years of allowing for rapid expulsions, the policy will be lifted May 11.

Texas

Fire at migrant center in Mexico near El Paso kills at least 39

Posted on March 28, 2023 · Mexico’s president said the fire started in the Juárez center when migrants learned they would be deported and set fire to mattresses in protest. Twenty-nine injured migrants were sent to local hospitals.

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Politics

Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting, retiring state GOP senator says in sworn court statement

Guns

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Senate Currently Lacks The Votes To Pass Permitless Carry Of Handguns

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