Texans React to SCOTUS Ruling on Arizona Law
Opinions on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070, run the gamut. Here's an aggregated look at where Texas lawmakers and interest groups fall on the spectrum. Full Story
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Key Provision of Ariz. Immigration Law Upheld; Others Struck Down
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a key provision of Arizona’s controversial immigration law that requires police officers to verify the legal status of people they stop or arrest. But it struck down much of the rest of the measure. Full Story
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Guest Column: Obama's Immigration Policy is Wrong
I am a legal immigrant to this country. My parents and I followed the law, waited in line and did things the right way at a cost of significant time and treasure. Full Story
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Guest Column: Obama's Immigration Policy is Correct
Like many young immigrants, I am elated over President Obama’s executive order. I share in their joy because I was once in their position. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Aguilar on the aftermath of changes in U.S. immigration policy, Batheja on how the Republican candidates for Senate are handling that sensitive issue, KUT's Philpott on new driver's license laws and immigration, M. Smith on racial tensions and an ousted police chief in Jasper, Galbraith on the state's efforts to limit electric service blackouts, Hamilton on the hot Campbell-Wentworth Senate runoff in Central Texas, Murphy maps the May primary voting, Root on the restoration of the arson-damaged Texas Governor's Mansion and Dehn's latest Weekend Insider on obese Texans: The best of our best content from June 18 to 22, 2012. Full Story
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Immigration Emerges as Flashpoint in Senate Race
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst opposes the DREAM Act, and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz doesn't support amnesty. Yet after the back-and-forth between the rival U.S. Senate campaigns, some voters could be left wondering. Full Story
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"Come Forward" Policies May Be Put to Test With Federal Immigration Shift
Immigration advocates say how the government treats illegal immigrants who come forward after last week’s federal policy shift will provide a test for other reforms — including those championed by some Texas Republicans. Full Story
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Perry, Democrats Spar Over Immigration Policy Shift
Gov. Rick Perry calls President Obama's newsmaking decision on immigration policy "amnesty" and "an election-year tactic." Democrats say Perry's position on the issue conflicts with his defense of in-state tuition. Full Story
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Updated: DHS to Grant Relief for Some Young Illegal Immigrants
The Obama administration announced Friday that, effective immediately, it will begin issuing work permits and grant relief from deportation to certain illegal immigrants brought to the country before they were 16 years old. Full Story
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State GOP Stands By New Immigration Position
State Republicans are defending their support for a guest-worker program, which they say is the most reasonable proposal that either party has put forward in decades. Full Story
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For Texas GOP, a New Position on Immigration Reform
There's something new in the Texas Republican Party platform: a call for a national guest-worker program. Full Story
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Decision in Arizona Immigration Case May Fuel New Challenges
Stakeholders are awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona’s controversial immigration-enforcement law. But opponents of the law were recently given, at least temporarily, a new path to try to stop the legislation. Full Story
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Updated: Dewhurst's "Amnesty" Attack on Cruz Stirs Controversy
A new radio ad from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst brought race and illegal immigration to the forefront of the U.S. Senate race Friday, the last day of early voting before Tuesday's primary. Full Story
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Interactive: Political Action Committees' Candidate Endorsements
Endorsements stack up, so we've prepared a big spreadsheet to show you who is getting the political support of some prominent interest groups, trade groups and political action committees. Full Story
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Mexican Company's Bankruptcy Case Has Cross-Border Impact
A bankruptcy case pending in a Dallas courtroom has analysts waiting to see if the outcome could affect how U.S.-based companies do business in Mexico. Full Story
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Perry Asks Obama to Address Growing Number of Illegal-Immigrant Minors
Calling the "humanitarian crisis" a byproduct of President Obama’s failed effort to secure the border, Gov. Rick Perry has asked the White House to address an influx of unaccompanied minors crossing in to the country. Full Story
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Immigration Program Stands Out in Travis County Sheriff Race
In Travis County, which some consider the liberal hub of Texas, a controversial immigration-enforcement program has become the key issue in the Democratic primary race for sheriff. Full Story
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Pay to Pave
More energy producers are making "donations" to the Texas Department of Transportation to fix roads torn up by gas well operations. Full Story
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ATF: Two-Thirds of Guns Recovered in Mexico Come From the U.S.
An estimated 68,000 of the more than 99,000 guns submitted to U.S. authorities by Mexican law enforcement for tracing had origins here, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 129
In this week's special edition of the TribCast, taped live before an audience at the historic Cactus Cafe, Reeve, Emily, Julian and Ben talk about Texas primaries, the Supreme Court taking up the Arizona immigration law and The Colbert Report. Full Story
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