MALDEF Files Lawsuit Against Texas Secretary of State for Baseless Investigation of Immigrants’ Voting Eligibility
February 4th, 2019(Press Release) – A group of naturalized citizens and advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against the Texas Secretary of State for conspiring with Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to violate their Constitutional rights by improperly and baselessly questioning their eligibility to vote. The lawsuit filed last…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking more power this session to prosecute voter fraud and abortion-related crimes
February 4th, 2019By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2019 “Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking more power this session to prosecute voter fraud and abortion-related crimes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Another group of civil rights organizations sues Texas over voter citizenship review
February 4th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2019 “Another group of civil rights organizations sues Texas over voter citizenship review” 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….
Naturalized citizens suing over Texas voter citizenship review, calling it conspiracy to single out foreign-born Texans
February 4th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Feb. 2, 2019 “Naturalized citizens suing over Texas voter citizenship review, calling it conspiracy to single out foreign-born Texans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico and Eagle Pass, Texas Prepare for Central American Migrant Caravan Arrival
February 4th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico Mayor Claudio Bres Garza announced that a large Central American caravan of migrants of approximately 1,800 to 2,000 people, comprised of women, children, and men, is expected to arrive on the United States-Mexico border city…
Analysis: Something’s missing from the opening bid for property tax “relief” in Texas
February 1st, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Feb. 1, 2019 “Analysis: Something’s missing from the opening bid for property tax “relief” in Texas” 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…
“Someone did not do their due diligence.” How an attempt to review Texas’ voter rolls turned into a debacle
February 1st, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Feb. 1, 2019 ““Someone did not do their due diligence.” How an attempt to review Texas’ voter rolls turned into a debacle” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Lawyer group says Trump policies have erected “invisible wall” to slow legal immigration
January 31st, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Jan. 30, 2019 “Lawyer group says Trump policies have erected “invisible wall” to slow legal immigration” 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…
Fall behind on your student loans? You could lose your license to work. Texas lawmakers want to change that.
January 31st, 2019By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Jan. 31, 2019 “Fall behind on your student loans? You could lose your license to work. Texas lawmakers want to change that.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas Catholic dioceses release list of “credible” abuse claims against clergy
January 31st, 2019By Acacia Coronado, The Texas Tribune Jan. 31, 2019 “Texas Catholic dioceses release list of “credible” abuse claims against clergy” 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…