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Tag: Possible Shapes

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PHOTOS: The Many Possible Shapes Of Trump’s Border Wall

Colin Dwyer, NPR

Posted on April 6, 2017 · The bidding period has closed for the companies hoping to design and deliver the president's signature campaign promise. Here's a glimpse of some proposals — from wire mesh to 30-foot pipe organs.

Tags border wall photos Possible Shapes President Donald Trump

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A year after mobilizing for Biden, young supporters feel let down on immigration

FRANCO ORDOÑEZ, NPR

Posted on January 19, 2022 · Young people helped mobilize voters for President Biden. Many now feel Biden hasn't pushed hard enough to deliver on the immigration goals he set.

Tags border wall Donald Trump Joe Biden path to citizenship U.S.-Mexico border

Criminal Justice

Former HPD officer sentenced to 45 days in jail for his role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 10, 2021 · Eighteen-year HPD veteran Tam Dinh Pham entered an agreement in Sept. pleading guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.

Tags Houston police officer President Donald Trump Tam Dinh Pham U.S. Capitol insurrection

Politics

Here’s What’s In Texas Republicans’ New Voting Law

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on September 7, 2021 · The new law is part of a nationwide push by state-level Republicans to enact more restrictive voting laws following former President Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election.

Tags Democratic walkout Democrats Gov. Greg Abbott President Donald Trump sb 1 voting restrictions

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Civil Rights Groups Sue State Of Texas Over Restrictive Voting Rights Bill

Paul DeBenedetto / Joey Palacios, TPR

Posted on September 3, 2021 · The suit filed by MALDEF on behalf of several groups and the Harris County Elections Administrator says Senate Bill 1 threatens to criminalize voter engagement activities, limits voter assistance and allows voter intimidation by partisan poll watchers.

Tags ACLU Gov. Greg Abbott Jared Woodfill MALDEF President Donald Trump steve hotze

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