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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.