Before Senate Bill 4, a far-reaching immigration law, goes into effect on Sept. 1, opponents are mobilizing across Texas, including those hoping to see more Texas churches offer “sanctuary” to the undocumented.
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State Government
Signing “sanctuary” jurisdiction ban tops the week in Texas politics
A spokesman for Gov. Greg Abbott said they opted to sign Senate Bill 4 into law on Facebook to maximize the audience. Abbott’s move kicked off a drama-filled week in the Texas House where lawmakers debated vaccine requirements for foster kids.
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Politics
Analysis: The eyes of Texas reveal a legislative opening for social conservatives
In a legislative process where so many issues die quietly in committees and parliamentary actions, making politicians attach their names to their positions can be a powerful thing. The “sanctuary cities” bill tested that theory.
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TribCast
Abbott’s Sunday surprise, sanctuary cities and House drama (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Aman talks to Evan, Ross and Alexa about Gov. Greg Abbott’s surprise signing of Senate Bill 4, how the law will impact Texans, and why the floor of the Texas House is generating so much drama this week.
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Criminal Justice
Houston Police Chief ready to reluctantly enforce “sanctuary” law
Once Senate Bill 4 goes into effect on Sept. 1, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said he’s prepared to lead a police force that allows officers to inquire about the immigration status of people they detain.
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Demographics
Border city, county sue Texas over “sanctuary” law
Border town El Cenizo and Maverick County have sued the state of Texas over Senate Bill 4, claiming constitutional violations.
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Demographics
ACLU issues Texas “Travel Advisory” after governor signs “sanctuary” bill
One of the country’s largest civil rights groups is cautioning against traveling to Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signed what critics have called an extreme state-based immigration bill.
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Criminal Justice
Paxton looks to get ahead of legal challenges to “sanctuary cities” ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton is looking to get ahead of an anticipated barrage of legal challenges to Texas’ ban on “sanctuary cities.”
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs “sanctuary cities” bill into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a ban on “sanctuary cities” on Sunday, putting the final touch on legislation that would also allow police to inquire about the immigration status of people they lawfully detain.
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State Government
Analysis: Think Texas has a weak governor? Not in the month of May
A Texas governor’s powers peak at the end of a legislative session, as deadline-haunted legislators begin to fear the threat of a veto from the state’s chief executive.