The men were charged with two criminal offenses, including straw purchasing of firearms, created by the 2022 bipartisan gun safety bill authored by Sen. John Cornyn.
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State Government
Enforcing Texas’ new immigration law may be challenging, even for authorities that support it
A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges could complicate enforcement.
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Immigration
Disagreement and confusion on display in hearing over Texas’ new immigration law
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments about whether to allow back into effect a law allowing state and local authorities to deport migrants.
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Guides
Texas immigration law: Here’s what to know about SB 4
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to enforce its illegal entry law amid an ongoing lawsuit.
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Politics
Texas’ new immigration law is blocked again
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court had allowed Senate Bill 4 to go into effect, a federal appeals court let an earlier injunction stand. SB 4 lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
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Politics
Biden temporarily blocked from diverting border barrier funds
A judge’s ruling is the latest development in an ongoing border enforcement battle between Texas and the president.
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Politics
El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton’s efforts to subpoena Annunciation House
The judge questioned Paxton’s true motives to investigate the shelter, saying there is “a real and credible concern” the state has a predetermined goal of shutting down Annunciation House.
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Immigration
Helicopter crashes along U.S.-Mexico border, killing three
Two National Guard members and a U.S. Border Patrol agent died in the crash in Starr County Friday afternoon.
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Immigration
Texas federal judge dismisses Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Biden’s immigration program
The Trump-appointed judge has previously ruled against the Biden administration in other immigration-related lawsuits brought by Texas. This time, he said, Texas has no standing to sue.
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2024 Texas Elections
Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on vice president short list
On Friday, Abbott told reporters that he wants to stay in Texas and plans to run for reelection for governor.
