The debate over what to do with the estimated 12 million people living in the country illegally has dominated the discussion on comprehensive immigration reform. But attorneys say key fixes are needed to the legal immigration system as well.
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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Public Education
TribCast: Testing, Immigration and Bill Powers
Morgan, Ross, Julian and Evan discuss the public education debates now playing out at the Capitol, the prospect of comprehensive immigration reform and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s emotional defense of UT-Austin President Bill Powers.
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Criminal Justice
Call for a New Execution Date Revives Race Debate
Harris County prosecutors will seek a new execution date on Monday for death row inmate Duane Buck. His defenders say race played a role in his death sentence. Prosecutors say courts have “thoroughly reviewed” and rejected his claims.
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Demographics
The Brief: Feb. 18, 2013
A leaked White House plan has injected new rancor into the fight over immigration reform.
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Demographics
Video: Border Residents Call Security Talk “Meaningless Rhetoric”
Many in El Paso say the conditions are just right for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform with bipartisan support. And they say that some lawmakers’ demands for more border security first ignore reality.
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Demographics
Video: Border Residents Call Security Talk “Meaningless Rhetoric”
Many in El Paso say the conditions are just right for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform with bipartisan support. And they say that some lawmakers’ demands for more border security first ignore reality.
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Politics
TribLive: A Conversation with Jerry Patterson
Full video of my 2/14 TribLive conversation with Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, an announced candidate for lieutenant governor in 2014.
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Demographics
Early Into His Tenure, Villalba Makes His Stands
Freshman state Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas, has been held up by some Republicans as a symbol of the party’s growing popularity with Hispanics. He says he is only motivated by the issues facing his constituents.
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Demographics
TribLive: Patterson on Immigration Reform
At Thursday’s TribLive conversation, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson discussed the GOP’s challenge in attracting Latino voters and his support for a guest worker program.
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Demographics
Legislature Considers Softer Line on Immigration
Two years after legislation to ban “sanctuary cities” was made a top priority, immigration legislation is barely discussed at the state Capitol. It’s put some lawmakers in a weird spot — especially when some of their own recently came out in support of what’s a no-no in politics — amnesty.
