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Ken Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiqueras
Read full article: Ken Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiquerasSince the 2020 election, Texas Republicans have dramatically rewritten the state’s voting laws, which have made some long-standing practices illegal.
Some South Texas school employees could be barred from holding elected office after fraud investigation
Read full article: Some South Texas school employees could be barred from holding elected office after fraud investigationA state-appointed board of managers overseeing the La Joya Independent School District is set to consider the policy this week.
Texas Education Agency takes over La Joya ISD after investigating school board for fraud and conflicts of interest
Read full article: Texas Education Agency takes over La Joya ISD after investigating school board for fraud and conflicts of interestThe TEA appointed a “board of managers” to replace the district’s school board trustees and named a new superintendent.
US and Mexico seek ways to do more on irregular immigration
Read full article: US and Mexico seek ways to do more on irregular immigrationIn consecutive visits this month, Vice President Kamala Harris and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas have conveyed to the most important U.S. partner that the Biden administration is taking a more nuanced approach to immigration than its predecessor, but still asking what more Mexico can do.
Biden taps groups to help pick asylum-seekers to come to US
Read full article: Biden taps groups to help pick asylum-seekers to come to USThe Biden administration has quietly tasked six humanitarian groups with recommending which migrants should be allowed into the United States to pursue asylum as it faces mounting pressure to lift public health rules that have barred people from seeking protection.
US eases asylum restrictions at border amid legal challenges
Read full article: US eases asylum restrictions at border amid legal challengesThe Biden administration is reshaping how it’s using pandemic-related powers to rapidly expel migrants from the country and effectively end asylum at the border.
Concerns grow over number of immigrants apprehended along Texas border
Read full article: Concerns grow over number of immigrants apprehended along Texas borderThe number of immigrants apprehended along the southern border rose to levels not seen in nearly 20 years. The sharpest increase in apprehensions came from February to March, according to Customs and Border Protection data.