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How Texas is still investigating migrant aid groups on the border after a judge’s scathing order
6 months ago

How Texas is still investigating migrant aid groups on the border after a judge’s scathing order

Associated Press  

McALLEN, Texas — Texas is widening investigations into aid organizations along the U.S.-Mexico border over claims that nonprofits are helping migrants illegally enter the country, taking some groups to court and making demands that a judge called harassment after the state tried shuttering an El Paso shelter. The efforts are led by Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose office …

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Prosecutors drop nearly 80 arrests from a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Prosecutors drop nearly 80 arrests from a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly 80 criminal trespass arrests …

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Texas court denies request to reconsider governor's pardon in BLM demonstrator's killing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas court denies request to reconsider governor's pardon in BLM demonstrator's killing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Abbott, a Republican, pardoned Daniel Perry in May in …

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Travis County DA wants to overturn Abbott’s pardon of convicted murderer
7 months ago

Travis County DA wants to overturn Abbott’s pardon of convicted murderer

Raw Story  

"Travis County DA wants to overturn Abbott’s pardon of convicted murderer" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. One day after a Travis County jury convicted Daniel Perry of murder in April 2023 for shooting Garrett Foster, Abbott …

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Prosecutor asks Texas court to reverse governor's pardon of man who fatally shot demonstrator
7 months ago

Prosecutor asks Texas court to reverse governor's pardon of man who fatally shot demonstrator

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A prosecutor said Tuesday he …

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Ken Paxton stretches boundaries of consumer protection laws to pursue political targets
7 months, 1 week ago

Ken Paxton stretches boundaries of consumer protection laws to pursue political targets

Raw Story  

"How Ken Paxton is stretching the boundaries of consumer protection laws to pursue political targets" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. “Instead,” she added, “what is taking place in these times are efforts that undermine the civil …

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A Houston woman applied for a green card. She was banned from the U.S. for a decade.
8 months ago

A Houston woman applied for a green card. She was banned from the U.S. for a decade.

Raw Story  

This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. it's not something that anyone should go through if they want to get legal status in the U.S.,” said Naimeh Salem, an immigration attorney in Houston who recently took González’s case. Why can’t we make it possible for them to become permanent residents?” Guadalupe González, her 66-year-old mother, said it weighs on …

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How Texas teens lost the one program that allowed birth control without parental consent
9 months ago

How Texas teens lost the one program that allowed birth control without parental consent

Raw Story  

"How Texas teens lost the one program that allowed birth control without parental consent" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. We’ve seen parents get violent when their child talks about being sexually active.” Texas is in the …

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5 Takeaways From A Sweeping 2024 Super Tuesday
10 months ago

5 Takeaways From A Sweeping 2024 Super Tuesday

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It’s not just Michigan. With more than 95% of ballots counted, “uncommitted” had received nearly 46,000 votes in Minnesota’s Democratic presidential primary ― more than 19% of the total votes cast ― while Biden was leading with 171,000. “We’re honored to have received the support of millions of Americans across the country today, including in Vermont where …

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3 Austin officers are cleared in a fatal shooting during a standoff where an officer was killed
11 months, 4 weeks ago

3 Austin officers are cleared in a fatal shooting during a standoff where an officer was killed

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A grand jury has cleared three Texas police officers who fatally shot a man who shot and killed another officer and is believed to have killed his mother and brother. Kevin De La Rue in the November shooting death of Ahmed Mohamed Nassar, District Attorney José Garza said in a news release Thursday. The status of the …

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Texas police officer indicted in fatal shooting of man on his front porch
1 year ago

Texas police officer indicted in fatal shooting of man on his front porch

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin, Texas, police officer has been indicted for deadly conduct in the fatal shooting of a man standing on his own front porch. Video and audio show Austin police officers arrived at Moonesinghe’s home in November 2022, yelled “drop your gun,” then fired at Moonesinghe, who was holding an AR-15-style weapon. “The fact that Officer Sanchez …

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Texas prosecutor drops charges against 17 Austin police over tactics used during 2020 protests
1 year, 1 month ago

Texas prosecutor drops charges against 17 Austin police over tactics used during 2020 protests

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas prosecutor whose office oversaw indictments against more than 20 Austin police officers for tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd’s killing said Monday he was dropping most of the cases and would ask the Justice Department to investigate instead. Garza said his office “would continue to hold law enforcement who break the …

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Razor wire and soldiers fail to deter migrants: ‘They say it’s easier to get in with kids’
1 year, 3 months ago

Razor wire and soldiers fail to deter migrants: ‘They say it’s easier to get in with kids’

LA Times  

They waded across the Rio Grande holding hands to form a human chain as frustrated Texas National Guard members shouted warnings in Spanish from behind stacked-up coils of razor wire. You’re breaking the law!” Hundreds of people cross the Rio Grande from Piedras Negras, Mexico, into Eagle Pass, Texas. Help us!” Border Patrol agents pass by a group wading to …

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More Bodies Pulled From Rio Grande, Including 3-Year-Old, As Migrant Crossings Rise
1 year, 3 months ago

More Bodies Pulled From Rio Grande, Including 3-Year-Old, As Migrant Crossings Rise

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Three bodies have been pulled from the Rio Grande along the Texas-Mexico border this week, including that of a 3-year-old boy, as state and border patrol officials erect dangerous obstacles to prevent migrant crossings that have reportedly neared record levels this month. DPS spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez, in a statement posted online, said the child’s death was …

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Barrels Of Drinking Water For Migrants Walking Through Texas Have Disappeared
1 year, 4 months ago

Barrels Of Drinking Water For Migrants Walking Through Texas Have Disappeared

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING HEBBRONVILLE, Texas — As one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern United States this summer, authorities and activists in South Texas found themselves embroiled in a mystery in this arid region near the border with Mexico. John Meza volunteers with the South Texas Human Rights Center in Jim Hogg …

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One killed and many injured as tornado hits south Texas near the Gulf coast
1 year, 7 months ago

One killed and many injured as tornado hits south Texas near the Gulf coast

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least one person was killed when a tornado struck an unincorporated community on the …

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Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon
1 year, 7 months ago

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A U.S. Army sergeant who fatally shot an armed protester at a Black Lives Matter march in Texas was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday, after prosecutors used his social media history and text messages to portray him as a racist who may commit violence again. “Abbott clearly boxed himself into a corner,” when he appeared …

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Army sergeant who killed a Black Lives Matter protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years in prison
1 year, 8 months ago

Army sergeant who killed a Black Lives Matter protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years in prison

CNN  

CNN — A US Army sergeant who was convicted of murdering a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020 was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday morning – even as Texas’ governor pushes to pardon him. “Finally, after three long years, we’re finally getting justice for Garrett,” Sheila Foster said. Prosecutors also said the defense’s own analysis …

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Army sergeant who killed BLM protester gets 25 years. Texas governor quiet on pardon vow
1 year, 8 months ago

Army sergeant who killed BLM protester gets 25 years. Texas governor quiet on pardon vow

LA Times  

Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant, was convicted of murdering Air Force veteran Garrett Foster, an armed protester, during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Texas. Abbott lauded Texas’ tough “stand your ground” self-defense laws and said Perry had been railroaded by a liberal prosecutor. “Abbott clearly boxed himself into a corner” when he appeared to respond to criticism from …

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Unsealed documents from the Daniel Perry case show he made comments on social media about killing protesters and Muslims
1 year, 8 months ago

Unsealed documents from the Daniel Perry case show he made comments on social media about killing protesters and Muslims

CNN  

CNN — As the Texas pardons board considers a request from Gov. The documents also contain a May 2020 text sent by Perry that said, “I might go to Dallas to shoot looters.” Some messages included “white power” memes. Shortly after Perry’s conviction, Abbott said he would seek a pardon and asked the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for …

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What we know about the Daniel Perry case and what happens next after Texas’ governor says he wants to pardon him
1 year, 9 months ago

What we know about the Daniel Perry case and what happens next after Texas’ governor says he wants to pardon him

CNN  

CNN — As the Texas pardons board weighs a request from the governor for an expedited review of the conviction of an Army sergeant who fatally shot a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally, an attorney for the victim’s family is calling for the full legal process to play out first, including sentencing and an appeal. “Texas has one …

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The Texas pardons board is investigating after GOP governor’s request in case of sergeant convicted of killing protester at 2020 BLM rally
1 year, 9 months ago

The Texas pardons board is investigating after GOP governor’s request in case of sergeant convicted of killing protester at 2020 BLM rally

CNN  

CNN — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is launching an investigation upon the Republican governor’s request for an expedited probe and pardon recommendation for a US Army sergeant convicted Friday of killing a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in 2020. Perry,” Abbott tweeted Saturday afternoon, explaining Texas law allows the governor to request the state’s pardon …

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Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against Beard
1 year, 10 months ago

Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against Beard

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas prosecutor on Wednesday moved to dismiss a felony domestic violence case against former Texas basketball coach Chris Beard, in part because of the alleged victim’s wishes not to prosecute. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza said that “after a careful and thorough review of the evidence” and considering the wishes of Randi Trew, Beard’s fiancée, …

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Court revives claims by Texas death row inmate backed by DA
2 years ago

Court revives claims by Texas death row inmate backed by DA

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday revived claims by a Texas inmate who has the rare support of the state prosecutor’s office that put him on death row. The justices threw out a Texas appeals court ruling that refused to grant the inmate, Areli Escobar, a new trial. But a later audit turned up problems at the lab that …

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