A group of Mexicans and Americans who recently marched on the Texas Capitol to draw attention to Mexico’s drug war and American drug policies were joined by drug legalization advocates, who found a new avenue to advance their cause.
Julián Aguilar
Julián Aguilar reported for the Tribune from 2009 to 2021, most recently on politics and on the Texas-Mexico border. He focused on immigration reform and enforcement, voter ID, international trade, border security, and the drug trade. His political coverage has included local, legislative and congressional races in Texas, as well as local and national elections in Mexico. Before joining The Texas Tribune, he was a freelance writer for the Fort Worth Weekly, a government and crime reporter for the Laredo Morning Times, and a political writer for the Rio Grande Guardian. A native of El Paso, he has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Texas and a master's degree in journalism from the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism at the University of North Texas.
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Approved Deferred Action Applicants Could Get ID Cards, Lawyers Say
Texas Department of Public Safety rules mandate that applicants for driver’s licenses or IDs prove they are in the country legally. Some immigration lawyers say that approved deferred action applicants would qualify.
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Perry: “Deferred Action” Doesn’t Change Policies
Gov. Rick Perry has advised state agencies that the recent “deferred action” policy to allow illegal immigrants a two-year reprieve from deportation and a work permit does not change state policies.
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Applicants for Deferred Action Are Full of Hope
Rocio Hernandez and Rodrigo Morales couldn’t wait to apply for deferred action, which if approved would allow them to stay in the country and work legally in Texas. They were among the first to apply in the state.
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Caravan From Mexico to Fault U.S. Drug Policy During Visit to Texas
Mexican poet Javier Sicilia will bring a caravan to Texas this month to publicly condemn American drug policies and Mexico’s approach to fighting drug-related crime.
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Voter ID Lite?
Texas officials want access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which the secretary of state’s office said could be “one of many important resources for confirming voter eligibility.”
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Ahead of Election, GOP Assails Democrats on Immigration Policies
The GOP is tired of the perception that Hispanic voters are squarely in the Democrats’ camp. Ahead of the November election, they’re looking to capitalize on the Obama administration’s record number of deportations.
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Interactive: Mapping Who’s Eligible for Deferred Action in Texas
Using data from the Immigration Policy Center, this interactive shows — by U.S. House district — how many potential deferred action beneficiaries there are in Texas and looks at the potential impact.
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State Asks Judge to Stay Injunction on Voter Registration Provisions
The state of Texas has requested that a federal judge stay a ruling that blocks restrictions for deputy voter registrars. Attorneys for the state say the injunction is adding confusion to the elections process.
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Feds Announce Details on Deferred Action Program for Immigrants
Hoping to encourage immigrants to apply for a new federal deportation deferral program, federal officials on Friday said applicants shouldn’t worry about repercussions if they submit a legitimate application.
