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Daca recipients in Texas await judge’s ruling that could upend their lives

People brought to US as children have built lives and are raising families – but could lose their ability to work legally

The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025

Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.

Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 11, 2025

Racist Rhetoric Intensifies 5 Years After Texas Walmart Massacre, Warn Experts

Last week, at the National Association of Black Journalists conference, former President Donald Trump told the audience that people crossing the U.S. southern border would take jobs from Black Americans.

Latin Times · Aug 5, 2024

Jean Guerrero: The Supreme Court is coming for Latinos

Once the most trusted branch of government, the Supreme Court has been hijacked by the Republican Party for its war on equality and civil liberties. Latinos, who make up nearly 19% of the U.S. population, are seen by many conservatives as a threat. Not surprisingly, the effect of the court's…

Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2022

Texas governor says the state may contest a Supreme Court ruling on migrant education

Gov. Greg Abbott says the court's ruling in 1982 has imposed an unfair burden on Texas.

WEKU · May 6, 2022