The Latest Breaking News from Greg Abbott

Texas repeals immigration order that caused border gridlock

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border this week

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why is Texas policing its border with Mexico?

Gov. Greg Abbott decision to impose additional inspections of trucks entering Texas from Mexico is his latest move in an unprecedented foray into border security, which has long been the federal government’s domain

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

White House says it’s glad Texas Gov Abbott ‘backing down’ over border inspection ‘stunt’

‘Elected officials should build on this recovery, not thwart it by causing additional problems’

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Second bus of migrants from Texas arrives in DC as Abbott continues to battle White House

First bus arrived on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

GOP ‘groomer’ smears are sparking a new wave of anti-LGBT+ violence: ‘This is going to lead to tragedy’

As American conservatives wield baseless accusations of ‘grooming’ against political opponents, trans and gay people say they have been harassed or attacked by strangers shouting the same words, Io Dodds and Alex Woodward report

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

Fox News host mocks clothes of Venezuelan refugees bused to DC: ‘They dress so nicely!’

Jesse Watters said of a crowd of migrants getting off a bus in DC. ‘If you’re fleeing a war-torn country seeking asylum... and you show up looking that good, no one’s gonna buy that!’

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

Mexican truckers end initial blockade to shift to other US crossings

Mexican truckers protesting Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s controversial border crackdown ended their blockade of a key international bridge and are switching to other crossing sites.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022

Abbott stunt "coordinated" with Fox News

Human rights advocates condemn Texas governor's "cruel" attempt to "weaponize migrants"

Salon · Apr 14, 2022

Texas reaches migration deal to ease traffic at border bridge - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott struck a deal with a local Mexican official Wednesday to ease trade into Laredo, Texas, after outcry from Biden administration officials and Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar about the state’s increased border inspections in Cuellar’s hometown. Under the agreement, unveiled Wednesday evening, Gov. Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda…

Roll Call · Apr 14, 2022

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubles down on inspections that led to snarled border traffic — except at one bridge

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his commitment to “enhanced” inspections at Texas-Mexico border crossings Wednesday, despite intense international economic and political pressure to end the policy that has gridlocked commercial traffic.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022