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www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

Texas Governor Pardons Man in Fatal Shooting of Protester in 2020

Gov. Abbott pardoned a man who fatally shot a protester during a 2020 BLM protest, citing self-defense and the strong 'stand your ground' law in Texas. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020

Governor Abbott pardoned former US army sergeant convicted of murder during protests against racial injustice. [ more ]
The Daily Wire
1 month ago
NYC politics

Texas Governor Abbott Blasts NYC Mayor Adams: 'Aiding And Abetting' Biden's Border Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott criticizes Mayor Eric Adams for aiding President Biden's immigration crisis.
Abbott accuses Biden of using immigrants for political gain and criticizes Adams for sanctuary city policies. [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 months ago
NYC politics

Op-ed | NYC's lawsuit aims to stop Texas governor's cruel migrant game | amNewYork

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is transporting asylum seekers to New York City, causing chaos and dysfunction.
New York City is filing a lawsuit against the bus and transportation companies profiting from this situation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

In Showdown Over G.O.P. Control in Texas, the Race for House Speaker's Seat Heads to a Runoff

Dade Phelan and a local Republican activist backed by Trump will compete in a Texas House runoff in May.
The Republican primary in Texas was intense, with incumbents facing well-funded opposition over issues like school vouchers. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
US politics

No, Texas Can't Secede, and the Border Fight Is About Politics More Than Policy

Texas cannot secede from the United States, but Governor Greg Abbott is escalating rhetoric about the state's independence
Abbott's claims of invasion and self-defense are part of a fight against the federal government's immigration policies [ more ]
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