Federal judge blocks Texas’ elimination of straight-ticket voting
September 26th, 2020By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2020 “Federal judge blocks Texas’ elimination of straight-ticket voting” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Less than three weeks…
Texas Department of State Health Services withdraws data on school infections, citing “issues”
September 26th, 2020By Emma Platoff and Mandi Cai, The Texas Tribune Sept. 24, 2020 “Texas Department of State Health Services withdraws data on school infections, citing “issues”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
After Ginsburg’s death, high stakes for Texas’ legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act
September 26th, 2020By Emma Platoff and Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2020 “After Ginsburg’s death, high stakes for Texas’ legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Man Arrested at HEB for Resisting Arrest and Assault on a Public Servant
September 25th, 2020(Press Release) On Friday, September 25, 2020, Eagle Pass Patrol Units responded to the HEB store after a reported disturbance involving a male subject who had activated the store fire alarms. Officers arrived and were informed the male subject had entered the warehouse area and was locked within a restroom….
Proposed 15-Day Filing Rule for Asylum Seekers Is Designed to Be Impossible
September 25th, 2020By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact The Trump administration has spent most of the year trying to destroy asylum law—and the blows keep coming. On Sept. 23, the Department of Justice proposed yet another regulation aimed at certain asylum seekers that would stop all but the lucky few from receiving protections….
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy on Immigration
September 25th, 2020By American Immigration Council Legal Staff, Immigration Impact Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a fierce champion of progressive rights and the second woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, died on Sept. 18, 2020. Long recognized as a staunch advocate for women’s rights, Justice Ginsburg leaves behind a legacy on immigration…
Analysis: Coronavirus splits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his own party
September 25th, 2020By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2020 “Analysis: Coronavirus splits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his own party” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s…
How a glitchy computer system skewed Texas’ coronavirus data and hampered its pandemic response
September 25th, 2020By Shannon Najmabadi and Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Sept. 24, 2020 “How a glitchy computer system skewed Texas’ coronavirus data and hampered its pandemic response” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Coronavirus restrictions and remote learning may hamper college student voter turnout
September 25th, 2020By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2020 “Coronavirus restrictions and remote learning may hamper college student voter turnout” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….
Native American tribes in Texas rally to increase voter turnout
September 25th, 2020By Trinady Joslin, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2020 “Native American tribes in Texas rally to increase voter turnout” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…





