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Attorney General Denies Asylum To Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Gang Violence

Joel Rose, NPR / HPM Digital Team

Posted on June 11, 2018 · Jeff Sessions has long complained that asylum seekers are 'gaming' the U.S. system

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Death toll rises to 51 after dozens of migrants found trapped in tractor trailer in San Antonio

Joey Palacios, TPR / Dan Katz, Texas Public Radio

Posted on June 27, 2022 · A federal investigation is underway to learn why dozens of people were left trapped in a tractor trailer in Southwest San Antonio.

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Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth

Texas Tribune Staff

Posted on June 21, 2022 · Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union — at least not legally.

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Texans head back to the polls for today’s runoff election

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 24, 2022 · The May 24 runoff features several high-profile contests for statewide offices, including Republican and Democratic runoffs for attorney general and the state’s land commissioner.

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Early voting for the primary runoffs starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on May 16, 2022 · Here's where to vote and who's on the ballot.

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