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Shelters Housing Migrant Children Have Histories Of Abuse And Allegations Of Neglect

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 20, 2018 · A new report looks at the backgrounds of facilities housing migrant children under the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy.

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Posted on January 24, 2023 · A Republican-led proposal to ban citizens, entities and governments and from certain countries to purchase land in Texas is raising concerns among some lawmakers.

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Local, state officials condemn proposed bill that forbids people, businesses from certain countries from owning Texas land

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