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www.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

Texas gov. pardons man for murdering BLM protester

Gov. Abbott issued a full pardon for Daniel Perry, convicted of murder for killing protestor Garrett Foster, citing self-defense. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: 'We want to end' trans and gender nonconforming teachers

Republican-controlled states targeting transgender teachers with discriminatory legislation. [ more ]
The Hill
1 month ago
NYC politics

Abbott responds to NYC mayor's invitation to spend the night in a migrant shelter

Governor Abbott criticized Mayor Adams's invitation to a migrant shelter in New York as a 'gimmick'
Abbott emphasized the importance of addressing crime and keeping dangerous criminals behind bars [ more ]
The New York Sun
1 month ago
NYC politics

New York GOP To Toast Texas Governor for Taking on the Migrant Crisis, a 'Losing Issue' for Democrats

Governor Abbott is set to visit New York City amidst clashes over migrants and an immigration enforcement legal battle.
The visit is expected to highlight the contrast between Texas and New York in terms of immigration policies. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Law

Appeals court allows Texas's anti-immigrant law to go into effect

Texas anti-immigrant law closer to Supreme Court review
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling overturned lower court decision allowing controversial law to be enforced [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
US politics

Biden's border dereliction forced Gov. Abbott's hand, and caused a national crisis

Joe Biden criticized the lack of federal government funding for enforcing existing immigration laws during the George W. Bush administration.
Governor Abbott declared that the federal government has broken the compact between the United States and the States, and President Biden has refused to enforce immigration laws. [ more ]
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