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House Speaker Dade Phelan’s immigration record central in bid to oust him
Read full article: House Speaker Dade Phelan’s immigration record central in bid to oust himThe Beaumont Republican’s foes are trying to paint him as soft on the border, even after last year’s passage of far-reaching laws and record border funding.
SB 4: Texas’ migrant arrest law on hold for now (again) under latest court ruling
Read full article: SB 4: Texas’ migrant arrest law on hold for now (again) under latest court rulingTexas’ plans to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. will remain on hold under a federal appeals court order.
Mexico ‘condemns’ controversial Texas immigration law, says it won’t accept deportations from the state
Read full article: Mexico ‘condemns’ controversial Texas immigration law, says it won’t accept deportations from the stateAs a legal battle between state and federal government wages on over Texas' controversial immigration law, Mexico is making its voice heard on SB 4.
Migrants storm border in El Paso, Texas, overwhelming National Guard
Read full article: Migrants storm border in El Paso, Texas, overwhelming National GuardHundreds of migrants stormed across the border into El Paso, Texas, overwhelming Texas National Guard soldiers as they breached razor-wire barricades in a bid to push further into the United States.
President Biden to arrive in Houston for fundraising event ahead of 2024 election
Read full article: President Biden to arrive in Houston for fundraising event ahead of 2024 electionThe president’s arrival comes on the heels of a legal chess match between Texas and the federal government over controversial immigration law, SB 4.
Senate Bill 4 blocked once again, but what does Houston-area law enforcement have to say about it?
Read full article: Senate Bill 4 blocked once again, but what does Houston-area law enforcement have to say about it?Law enforcement officials might find themselves in a strange limbo due to the legal chess match regarding Senate Bill 4. Especially after a U.S. appeals court put the state’s controversial immigration law, Senate Bill 4, back on hold.
Texas SB 4: Read controversial immigration law’s full ruling
Read full article: Texas SB 4: Read controversial immigration law’s full rulingA legal chess match continues with Texas and the federal government over a controversial ruling on SB 4, which was once again back in the arena after a Federal Appeals Court put the state’s controversial immigration law back on hold.
Texas’ new immigration law is blocked again
Read full article: Texas’ new immigration law is blocked againHours after the U.S. Supreme Court had allowed Senate Bill 4 to go into effect, a federal appeals court let an earlier injunction stand. SB 4 lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
EXPLAINER: What you should know about SB 4′s rollout
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What you should know about SB 4′s rolloutSenate Bill 4, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December, has been a topic of controversy in Texas. Recently, a federal judge in Austin blocked the enforcement of SB 4. #SB4 #ImmigrationEnforcement #LegalBattle
Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of being in country illegally blocked by federal judge
Read full article: Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of being in country illegally blocked by federal judgeSenate Bill 4 was Texas’ latest attempt to deter people from crossing the Texas-Mexico border amid a surge in migration.
Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime
Read full article: Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crimeAn Austin judge will decide whether Senate Bill 4 will go into effect on March 5. The new law allows police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border.
Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrants
Read full article: Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrantsMexico said Texas’ Senate Bill 4 will violate the human rights of Mexican immigrants living in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott said he plans to sign the proposal into law.
Texas legislators approve bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegally
Read full article: Texas legislators approve bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegallyThe Texas House also voted to spend $1.5 billion on new state border walls, though that measure must be reconciled with the Senate version before it’s sent to Gov. Greg Abbott for consideration.