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Immigration
In-depth reporting on border issues, policies, communities, and the impact of immigration across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Politics
Sen. John Cornyn: DACA debate should move forward, but bill’s fate remains uncertain
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday said he thinks lawmakers should keep to their promises to vote on an immigration bill this week. But he added that whether that happens is anyone’s guess.
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Texas Elections 2018
Immigration, GOP dollars dominate Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke
The race to replace U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is turning into a border brawl where hardly any punches are being pulled.
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Immigration
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration efforts to end DACA
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked moves to end an Obama-era program shielding young foreign-born “dreamers” from deportation — though he recognized that the administration “indisputably” has the authority to do so.
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Immigration
After FBI report on agent’s death, Cornyn warns against jumping to conclusions
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Thursday said that the results of an FBI investigation into the death of a Border Patrol agent should serve as a reminder that people should not draw conclusions before having all the information.
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Demographics
Immigrant rights groups say federal policy change will dissuade some asylum seekers
Federal officials said this week that a change to how the federal government decides asylum cases is meant to stamp out fraud. But immigration attorneys and human rights watchdogs said the policy would probably do more harm than good.
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Congress
In first State of the Union address, Trump tells natural disaster victims: “We are with you”
In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump touted a “new tide of optimism” sweeping the country in the wake of his administration’s “righteous mission” to address immigration reform and unemployment, among other issues.
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Demographics
Texas lawmakers hope Trump’s State of the Union speech clarifies his immigration plan
After the release of a framework of the White House’s plan on immigration and border security, President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech will preview how much he is willing to compromise to get something to his desk.
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The Taking
New allegations in border fence lawsuit: racketeering, bribes and money laundering
Recent court filings in a case brought by Hidalgo County against a former employee who oversaw construction of a Bush-era border barrier allege a vast kickback scheme worked out over drinks and steak dinners.
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Economy
AG Paxton says he will consider suing to end DACA if court case drags on
In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday stated that if the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program still exists in June, his office would consider filing suit to eliminate the program.