The return to power of Mexico’s Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, is unlikely to be accompanied by the corruption that used to plague the party, say Arturo Sarukhan, the Mexican ambassador to the U.S., and former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.
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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Drug Reform Movement Joins Mexican Activists in Bid to Spread Message
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.
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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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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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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.
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For Female Congressional Candidates in Texas, a Record Year
Twelve women — nine Democrats and three Republicans — have won primary elections so far in Texas for seats in the U.S. House. That’s up from record participation levels in 2010.