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May Day 2024 for immigrant rights: rallies across the U.S. mark 2024's Labor Day
Immigrant right advocates take the streets on May 1st in across the country in states like California, Texas, Washington and Iowa.
Florida joins Texas in challenging Biden's Title IX rule, which expands protections for LGBTQ+ students
Florida's general attorney filed a lawsuit to block the rule. DeSantis said Biden is trying to "inject gender ideology into education"
Gov. Greg Abbott directs Texas to disregard Biden's new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students
"This ham-handed effort to impose a leftist belief onto Title IX exceeds your authority as President," he wrote in X.
Houston Latinos are a driving force behind region's economic growth, study shows
A report showed that the Latino labor force grew at a rate 2.8 times higher than that of Non-Latinos in this Texan region
Iowans plan protests against new law allowing arrest of undocumented immigrants, similar to Texas bill
Activists are organizing a demonstration in various cities on May 1
Texas grand jury indicts over 100 migrants on rioting charges for attempting to breach the border
The decision took place after a county judge dismissed the cases saying there was no probable cause to keep them in jail
Republican infighting in Texas deepens as Gov. Abbott endorses Rep. Gonzales, at odds with party members
Gonzales made headlines this week after calling out colleagues for not supporting foreign aid and calling them "klansmen"
Twice as many Texan likely voters approve of Gov. Abbott's handling of the border compared to Biden's
Over half of respondents of a poll by the Hispanic Policy Foundation approved of Abbott, compared to 24% who had a positive view of Biden's approach
Texas judge finds no probable cause to keep in jail migrants accused of storming the border
Some 140 people were arrested on April 12 after cutting down razor wire and crossing the border illegally. They were being held on rioting charges
These predominantly Latino cities in Texas have the lowest cost of living in the U.S.
According to a new study by SmartAsset, Houston, El Paso and Lubbock need the least amount of money to live well in the country
Venezuelan migrants deceitfully taken to Martha's Vineyard from Texas could get U.S. visas as compensation
The event took place in 2022. They could get the benefit as a result of being "victims of crime"
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales blasts fellow Republicans over foreign aid votes, calls them 'klansmen'
"These people used to walk around with white hoods at night. Now they're walking around with white hoods in the daytime," he said in an interview on CNN
Advocates seek to protect Texas inmates from uncooled imprisonment, say they're being 'cooked to death'
A complaint against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice says that lack of air conditioning in the premises amounts to cruel punishment
Texas has seen a decrease in migrant encounters; is its anti-immigration effort working?
Operation Lone Star was launched in 2021 to counter border crossings. Are their efforts working now? The answer is complicated.
Mexico is offering support to its nationals against Texas' 'anti-immigrant' SB4 law
Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena is in Texas to meet with the country's 11 consults general. "We need to be prepared," she added
Eagle Pass is at the epicenter of the immigration surge; it has fundamentally altered its economy
Food and accommodation businesses have been booming as the presence of law enforcement increases
Texas Military Department probes border shooting incident involving National Guard and migrant
The shooting occurred April 14 at the border in El Paso, Texas. The guard had allegedly seen the migrant stabbing another individual in U.S. soil.
El Paso judge calls on Texas to assist in processing and holding migrants amid overwhelmed local jails
The request comes after state authorities arrested some 200 migrants on rioting charges
Louisiana Joins Group of States to Advance Anti-Immigration Bill Mirroring Texas' SB4
Louisiana follows the footsteps of other GOP-led states by proposing a bill that would make it a crime to illegally enter or re-enter the state
Migrants are Increasingly Being Kidnapped at the Texas-Tamaulipas Border, Report Shows
Tamaulipas now bears a "level four—do not travel" designation from the State Department, akin to Afghanistan's danger level
Great North American Eclipse Wows Millions Across the Continent
Dubbed the Great American Eclipse, this rare event unfolded with precision
ECLIPSE 2024: Follow the Path of Total Solar Eclipse in Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Indiana, New York and Beyond
2024's total eclipse will be seen by millions along its path through vast swaths of North America
Texas Governor, NYC Mayor Trade Barbs Over 'Lone Star Operation' And Treatment of Migrants
The two officials crossed public statements during a trip Greg Abbott made to New York City for a Republican gala
SB4: With Controversial Texas Immigration Law Back in Court, Activists Weigh In Ahead of Elections
A controversial Texas immigration law is back in the Court of Appeals in New Orleans. The law allows the state to take immigration matters into their own hands.
Verdict on SB4 Immigration Law Nears as Texas and Biden Administrations Return to Court
The federal appeals court handling the case heard arguments about the merits of whether it should continue blocking the law
Texas Arrests Over 200 Migrants Who Rushed Border Gate in El Paso: What Charges Are They Facing?
El Paso Chief Public Defender Kelli Childress contested the charges, saying they were unfounded and that her office would challenge them
There's an Eclipse Festival in Texas... And It's About to Receive 40 Thousand Attendees
The five-day festival in the city of Burnet begins April 5 and will bring together musicians, space explorers and swamis
Gun and Immigration Politics Take Centerstage in Election on Texas District Including Uvalde
A media report describes the Republican primary as illustrative of the party's infighting
Tourism Boom Expected Across U.S. as Total Solar Eclipse Approaches
The astronomical event is anticipated to be the most profitable event in Texas's history
Elections 2024: How to Register to Vote in Texas
As the 2024 elections fast approach, it is paramount to be aware of your state's voting registration process