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Enforcing Texas’ new immigration law may be challenging, even for authorities that support it

A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges could complicate enforcement.

The Texas Tribune

Texas has spent over $148 million busing migrants to other parts of the country

Since 2022, GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has bused over 102,000 migrants to predominantly Democratic-led cities. Supporters say the cost is necessary, but critics argue the program is expensive and inhumane.

WEKU

Texas has arrested thousands on trespassing charges at the border. Illegal crossings are still high

Starting in March, Texas will give police even broader power to arrest migrants while also allowing local judges to order them out of the U.S. under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott

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Texas' New Immigration Law Will Lead to More Policing With Less Accountability

S.B. 4 will let officers arrest people well beyond the border. It also “provides civil immunity and indemnification” for state officials who get sued for enforcing it.

Reason

Immigrant rights groups sue Texas to halt new law allowing arrests of migrants

The lawsuit asks a judge to prevent the state from enforcing Senate Bill 4, which will authorize Texas police to arrest immigrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Is on the Verge of Making Illegal Border Crossings a State Crime; Here's What You Need to Know

Senate Bill 4 would allow police to arrest people who do and require judges to order them to return to Mexico

Latin Times

Texas is on the verge of making illegal border crossings a state crime. Here’s what you need to know.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will sign Senate Bill 4, which would make it a state crime to cross the border between ports of entry, allow police to arrest people who do and require judges to order them to return to Mexico.

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Texas Legislature Votes to Seize Immigration Authority from Feds

A major U.S. Supreme Court case could be on the horizon.

Texas Observer

Texas legislators approve bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegally

The 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.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Legislature tries again with bills making illegal border crossings a state crime

Immigration experts say the most recent proposals would raise constitutional challenges in the U.S. and Mexico, as federal courts have repeatedly ruled that immigration law enforcement falls under federal jurisdiction.

The Texas Tribune

Fighting between legislative leaders imperils Texas border security bills

The governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker generally agree on building more border barriers and making illegal border crossings a state crime. But disagreements over strategy and personal animosity mean those measures face long odds this special legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

‘Civil and Human Rights Disaster’: Texas Wants to Seize Immigration Authority from Feds

House Bill 4, which an expert called a "civil and human rights disaster," could turn police into border enforcers—with new unchecked power.

Texas Observer

Texas House passes three immigration bills after contentious night of debate

Democrats fumed when Republicans tried to block more amendments on a bill that would create a new state crime for illegally crossing the border into Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Meet the Texas House impeachment managers who are taking aim at Ken Paxton

Led by Andrew Murr, a West Texas rancher and lawyer, and Ann Johnson, a former prosecutor, the team of 12 includes 11 with law degrees.

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How Texas House impeached Ken Paxton

The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House

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God, money and Dairy Queen: How Texas House investigators secured the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton

The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial

The House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975.

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Republican-led Texas House impeaches state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by fellow Republicans in a historic vote in the Texas House. He will immediately and temporarily be suspended from his duties.

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Texas GOP attorney general Ken Paxton impeached by Republican-controlled Statehouse

Charlie Geren says members ‘received telephone calls from general Paxton personally, threatening them with political consequences in their next election’

Salon

Texas GOP pushes new voting bills

Democrats are seeking to expand voting access and Republicans pledge to make elections more secure

The Texas Tribune

Two years after Texas’ voting rights showdown gripped the nation, lawmakers again push dozens of elections bills

State policymakers have mapped out familiar territory early in the legislative session, with Democrats seeking to expand voting access and Republicans pledging to make elections more secure.

The Independent UK

Police officers put on leave after brutal beating and arrest of gardener who was drinking a beer

“These actions do not represent the San Rafael Police department and if any of these allegations do become sustained, action will be dealt with swiftly,” said the police chief

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Results in the five Texas House Republican primaries with the most candidate fundraising

Republican primary elections for 124 of 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place on March 1, 2022. Of the 124 seats up for election in 2022, 56 had a primary election with more than one candidates.

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