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The Latest Breaking News from Greg Abbott

Texas court issues last-minute decision blocking execution of father in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case

“After being told about the stay, he praised God and thanked his supporters,” a spokeswoman said

The Independent UK

Tren de Aragua Member Arrested in New Mexico After Allegedly Being Involved in a Homicide in Texas

The Santa Teresa, New Mexico, station remains one of the busiest in the El Paso sector and nationwide for smuggling activity.

Latin Times

Texas Senate Wants to Require Voters to Provide Proof of Citizenship Amid Abbott's Noncitizen Voter Claims

Gov. Greg Abbott claimed removing over 6,500 potential noncitizens from voter rolls; an investigation revealed 581 were effectively confirmed as noncitizens.

Latin Times

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Texas Poised To Execute Autistic Man For 'Shaken Baby' Death

An autistic man whose murder conviction was based on a questionable diagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome" is to be executed in Texas on Thursday barring a last-minute stay from the US Supreme Court.

International Business Times

Texas Man Faces Execution Amid Shaken Baby Syndrome Controversy

Robert Roberson's impending execution raises questions about shaken baby syndrome diagnosis and justice in criminal cases.

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Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling

Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared

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Texas’ order to ask hospital patients’ citizenship status renews focus on the state’s large uninsured population

On Nov. 1, hospitals will begin asking patients their citizenship status. But data suggests uninsured citizens, not immigrants, cost Texas hospitals more.

The Texas Tribune

Texas man set to be first in US executed over shaken baby syndrome makes last appeals

A Texas man who could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is facing a lethal injection

The Independent UK

Texas lawmakers signal push to require proof of citizenship from voters

Gov. Greg Abbott gave an inflated number of noncitizens removed from the state’s voter rolls, officials acknowledged, confirming findings by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune, and Votebeat.

The Texas Tribune

In Texas’ High Criminal Court Races, the Stakes Are Life or Death

Bipartisan opposition to planned execution highlights power of state’s top criminal appeals court as Paxton candidates and Dem opponents vie for open seats.

Texas Observer

Texas man faces execution after clemency plea fails

Robert Roberson was convicted of killing daughter and is now set to be first execution in a shaken baby syndrome case.

Al Jazeera

Lawyer of Texas Autistic Man Set to Be Executed Urges Gov. Abbott to Grant a Last-Minute Reprieve

Governor Abbott now stands as the only authority who can delay Robert Roberson's execution.

Latin Times

Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

The state’s highest civil court said it wants a lower court to resolve a separation-of-powers issue raised by a group of Texas lawmakers who subpoenaed the death row inmate the night before he was set to be put to death.

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Texas Man Seeks Clemency In Shaken Baby Syndrome Case

Robert Roberson faces execution in Texas for shaken baby syndrome murder conviction. Debate over evidence.

Latin Times

Some Republicans Are Pushing Against a Supreme Court Precedent Granting Immigrant Children the Right to Study

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a reevaluation of Plyler v. Doe, claiming the federal government should bear the cost of educating undocumented children

The Texas Tribune

Watch: Texas lawmakers discuss noncitizens on the voter rolls

Here’s what you need to know after a ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Votebeat investigation found that Gov. Greg Abbott likely inflated the number of noncitizens on voter rolls.

The Independent UK

Texas man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case awaits clemency ruling

A Texas man who this week could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome is awaiting a decision on his request for clemency from a state board

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Salon

Abbott noncitizen voter claims inflated

At least nine U.S. citizens across three Texas counties were incorrectly labeled as noncitizens or removed

Reason

Secession Is Back in Style in Texas

Can't Americans all just get along? Maybe we can't—and perhaps we shouldn't have to.

The Texas Tribune

Robert Roberson’s final efforts to stop Texas execution dwindle as support for clemency grows

Few options to avoid death remain for the Palestine man, who is set to be executed Thursday on the basis of a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.

The Texas Tribune

Can ire over abortion ban finally put a Democrat on the Texas Supreme Court?

Three Republican incumbents are being targeted for their role in recent abortion rulings by a new Democratic political action committee.

Latin Times

Republican Campaigns Outraise Democrats In Effort to Flip Three South Texas Districts

The Texas GOP is heavily investing in three Democrat-controlled state House districts with Latino majorities.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s voter registration suit against Travis County returned to state court

A federal court’s decision is the latest development in a bitter pre-election brawl between Republican state officials and Democratic county leaders.

The Texas Tribune

Here are the Texas House races that Democrats and Republicans think they can flip

Democrats — riding a wave of enthusiasm sparked by Kamala Harris’ nomination — think they can flip just enough House seats to stop Republicans from passing school vouchers.

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