Judge dismisses part of Texas' "sanctuary city" lawsuit against San Antonio
In its first enforcement action under a controversial new law, Texas sued San Antonio last year, alleging that the city had broken the law in December 2017. Full Story
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Report: After Donald Trump took office, ICE transfers jumped 60 percent in Harris County
Even before last year's protests, lawmaker scuffles and marathon committee hearings over "sanctuary" legislation, Texas counties were some of the most compliant when it came to immigration enforcement, a new study shows. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to challenge Lupe Valdez on border issues
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday vowed to challenge Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez over her views on border security and immigration. Valdez accused the governor of "spewing his fear-based open borders nonsense." Full Story
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Critics of Texas' "sanctuary cities" law ask federal appeals court to reconsider case
Opponents of Senate Bill 4 have asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a decision that allowed most of the controversial immigration enforcement law to go into effect. The case could eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Story
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Federal appeals court's ruling upholds most of Texas' "sanctuary cities" law
As the case over Senate Bill 4 plays out, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that most of the immigration enforcement legislation can remain in effect. Full Story
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From border wall fight to new "sanctuary" law, immigration dominated Texas news in 2017
President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration garnered a lion's share of headlines in 2017. But the state's Republican lawmakers weren't about to be upstaged by Washington, D.C. on the hot-button issue. Full Story
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Appeals court allows more of Texas "sanctuary cities" law to go into effect
A three-judge panel ruled on Monday that parts of the state’s immigration enforcement legislation can go into effect. The Travis County Sheriff's office confirmed it would now comply with all detainers, a stark change from its previous policy. Full Story
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Federal appeals court to hear arguments on Texas "sanctuary cities" law
The stage is set for a Friday court battle in New Orleans between the state's attorneys and local governments over Texas' immigration enforcement law, Senate Bill 4. Full Story
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Analysis: In politics, you must be present to win
House Speaker Joe Straus wants business to stay the course through 2018’s elections and into the 2019 session, buttressing business-friendly Republicans against a conservative tide. It's a lot to ask. Full Story
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Judge temporarily blocks implementation of "sanctuary cities" law
A federal district judge on Wednesday ruled against the state of Texas and halted a controversial state-based immigration enforcement law just days before it was scheduled to go into effect. Full Story
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Texas "sanctuary cities" law set to go into effect Friday unless court blocks it
A decision on whether Texas' state-based immigration enforcement, Senate Bill 4, will be put on hold could come later this week. But even if it's temporarily halted, the matter is far from over. Full Story
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Houston Mayor: Residents shouldn't let "sanctuary cities" law deter rescue efforts
"I do not want you to run the risk of losing your life or [that of] a family member because you’re concerned about SB 4 or anything else,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday amid concerns a new immigration law will deter rescue efforts. Full Story
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Analysis: A victory for the locals, at least for a while
The cities and counties won the latest round of the state's war on local government. But it's a temporary win, at best. Full Story
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Bill requiring separate abortion insurance among those Texas House passed this week
A bill that advanced in the Texas Legislature this week would require women to pay an additional insurance premium if they want their health plan to cover abortions not considered medical emergencies. Full Story
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Judge dismisses AG Paxton lawsuit over "sanctuary cities" law
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the state of Texas’ lawsuit against Travis County and other defendants over the state's new immigration enforcement law. Full Story
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Cornyn files bill to fund parts of wall, increase Border Patrol and ICE agents
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday unveiled a $15 billion border-security bill. The Building America's Trust Act would fund parts of a wall or fence, add Border Patrol and ICE agents to current ranks, and punish "sanctuary" jurisdictions. Full Story
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Report: Texas could lose billions if new immigration enforcement law stands
Representatives from Texas’ business, local government and higher education sectors argued Tuesday that the state’s new immigration-enforcement law could do billions of dollars in damage to the Texas economy. Full Story
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Immigrants arrested near Capitol during DACA protest
Protesters were arrested near the state Capitol on Wednesday in a demonstration designed to challenge the state's position on an Obama-era immigration program and test Travis County’s immigration policy. Full Story
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Death toll in San Antonio immigrant-smuggling case rises to 10
As the death toll from the weekend’s immigrant-smuggling tragedy in San Antonio rises, the driver in the alleged crime could face up to life in prison — or the death penalty. Full Story
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Attorneys argue over proper venue for sanctuary city lawsuit
For the second time this week, the Texas attorney general's office sparred in federal court with opponents of the state's new immigration-enforcement law, Senate Bill 4. Both sides got an earful from federal Judge Sam Sparks. Full Story
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