Eagle Pass Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender
August 10th, 2018(Press Release) DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted sex offender who, on multiple occasions, has been removed from the country. “The security of our border is our primary mission, and apprehensions like this help to keep our communities safe,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol…
Judge hears Texas’ challenge to DACA in Houston
August 9th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Judge hears Texas’ challenge to DACA in Houston” 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. The state of Texas…
Groups Question Possible Pollution at Planned Migrant Detention Centers
August 9th, 2018By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA CONCORD, Calif. – A coalition of health, labor and environmental groups is asking the Trump administration to release specific locations for immigrant detention centers to be built on military bases – sites that may be polluted. President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance policy at…
Plaintiffs say Texas voter ID fight is over
August 9th, 2018By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Plaintiffs say Texas voter ID fight is over” 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. After seven long years…
Under Trump, the backlog of U.S. citizenship applications in Texas is growing
August 9th, 2018By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Aug. 9, 2018 “Under Trump, the backlog of U.S. citizenship applications in Texas is growing” 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….
The Shadow Rulers of the VA
August 8th, 2018by Isaac Arnsdorf, ProPublica Last February, shortly after Peter O’Rourke became chief of staff for the Department of Veterans Affairs, he received an email from Bruce Moskowitz with his input on a new mental health initiative for the VA. “Received,” O’Rourke replied. “I will begin a project plan and develop…
ACLU sues Trump administration over decision to exclude most asylum-seekers fleeing domestic abuse, gang violence
August 8th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 7, 2018 “ACLU sues Trump administration over decision to exclude most asylum-seekers fleeing domestic abuse, gang violence” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas is suing — again — to end Obamacare. This time it has some advantages.
August 8th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Texas is suing — again — to end Obamacare. This time it has some advantages.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Dreamers’ Fate at Stake Again in Federal Court
August 8th, 2018HOUSTON – The future of 800,000 so-called “Dreamers” nationwide – more than half of them in California – is at stake as the DACA program is challenged in a federal court hearing today in Houston. Texas and six other states are asking for a preliminary injunction to stop the Deferred…
Illegal border crossings drop for second month in a row
August 8th, 2018By David Yaffe-Bellany, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Illegal border crossings drop for second month in a row” 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. The number…
