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Groups sue over new Texas law that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally

Civil rights organization challenged a new Texas immigration law on Tuesday which would allow police to arrest migrants suspectedly of crossing the border illegally and permit judges to order them to leave the U.S. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Austin on Tuesday, comes less than 24 hours after…

The Independent UK

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

Florida State Guard Unit Tasked With Intercepting Migrants Received Arms Training

The DeSantis administration identified an "immediate and emergent need for specially trained personnel" to address the influx of migrants

Latin Times

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‘Texas, we’ll see you in court’: migrant law sparks outcry and opposition

Democrats call on attorney general to halt state law, while Mexican president and ACLU both say they will challenge it

The Guardian - US

Texas governor signs sweeping bill allowing police to arrest immigrants entering US

Abbott’s latest border crackdown sets up fresh legal showdown with Biden administration

The Independent UK

Governor Abbott tightens border security; illegal immigrants now face arrest

Governor Abbott's bold move to make illegal immigration a state crime has sparked debate. Discover the creative tone used to discuss the issue at hand.

Top News

Up First briefing: Texas immigration law; Pope approves blessing for same-sex couples.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill criminalizing illegal border crossings at the state level. Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples.

WEKU

First Thing: Texas governor signs bill allowing police to arrest migrants entering US illegally

Law gives officers sweeping powers as well as empowering local judges to order people’s expulsion. Plus, is the book world turning against Goodreads?

The Guardian - UK

After years of losing battles with GOP leaders, some big city Texas mayors strike friendlier tone

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and incoming Houston Mayor John Whitmire, two veteran Democratic legislators, are trying to repair their cities’ fraught relationships with the state’s GOP leadership.

The Texas Tribune

Texas governor signs law allowing arrest of suspected illegal migrants

Republican Greg Abbott claims US President Joe Biden has left state to ‘fend for itself’ as he signs controversial bill.

Al Jazeera

SB4: Texas Enacts Controversial Police Powers Making Illegal Immigration a State Crime

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill on that would allow state police to arrest and deport migrants who cross illegally into the U.S. from Mexico

Latin Times

Texas Governor Signs Bill Allowing State Authorities To Arrest Migrants

The Republican governor of Texas signed a bill on Monday that would allow state police to arrest and deport migrants who cross illegally into the United States from Mexico.

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The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill making illegal immigration a state crime

The new law would authorize police to arrest people they suspect crossed the Rio Grande between ports of entry. Abbott also signed a bill earmarking more than $1 billion for more border barriers.

The Guardian - US

Texas governor signs bill allowing police to arrest migrants entering US illegally

Law gives police sweeping new powers as well as empowering local judges to order migrants’ expulsion

Latin Times

As SB4 Pitches Texas Against the U.S. Government, the State Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Lone Star Republicans on the world's huddled masses

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court declines to revive billionaire’s defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke

Kelcy Warren, a Dallas pipeline billionaire, sued O’Rourke in early 2022, saying the Democrat defamed him with critical comments about his company’s windfall profits after the Texas energy-grid collapse in February 2021.

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Texas Observer

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Texas Republicans on the world’s huddled masses.

The Texas Tribune

Three court of criminal appeal judges up for reelection targeted by Ken Paxton’s political revenge machine

Paxton promised to go after the Republican judges over their 2021 ruling that struck down the attorney general’s ability to unilaterally prosecute voter fraud.

The Texas Tribune

The field for the Texas primary election is set — here’s what to watch for

With both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Texas superintendents say lack of school safety funding may lead to budget cuts

The fourth special legislative session this year ended without any increased funding for school safety — even though public schools have complained for months they don’t have enough money to meet new safety mandates approved this year.

Latin Times

Texas Absolves Public Safety Leaders of Wrongdoing After Investigating Migrant Mistreatment Claims

A DPS medic was so disturbed by what he saw at the border that he blew the whistle. The agency now says its leaders on the ground didn't break the law or violate agency policy.

The Texas Tribune

Texas DPS absolves its leaders of wrongdoing after investigating migrant mistreatment claims

A DPS medic assigned to the border was so disturbed by what he saw that he blew the whistle. The agency now says its leaders on the ground didn’t break the law or violate agency policy.

The Texas Tribune

Texas claims in filings that challenges to 2023 election are invalid, results are final

In court filings Tuesday, the secretary of state’s office argued that the plaintiffs in the election contests “never served a citation” properly. But there’s no guarantee it’ll work.

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