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Texas Republican Called ICE on SB 4 Protesters, Threatened to Shoot Colleague
The incident happened as more than 1,000 immigrant rights supporters flooded the Texas Capitol.
Gus Bova
Gus Bova is the editor-in-chief of the Texas Observer. In 2016, he joined the Observer as an intern, later becoming a staff writer and an assistant editor. He's covered immigration, homelessness, labor, politics, and other major Texas stories. Before coming to the Observer, he worked at a shelter for recently arrived immigrants and asylum-seekers. He studied Latin American Studies at the University of Kansas.
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3 A.M. ‘Sanctuary’ Protest at Governor Abbott’s Mansion Blares Mariachi Music
“You’ve disturbed our peace, so we’re disturbing yours,” one sign held by protesters read.
Death of ‘Baby Jails’ Bill a Win for Immigrant Families
After passing the Texas Senate earlier this month, the GOP-backed bill sat in a House committee beyond do-or-die deadlines.
After Freedom Caucus Kills Her Legislation, Lawmaker Announces Anti-‘Lunch Shaming’ Campaign
Feeding Texas is now collecting donations to help pay off school lunch debts and encourage schools to adopt more generous meal policies.
Two Blatant Lies from Governor Greg Abbott’s ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Op-Ed
The governor published a counterfactual editorial Friday about the anti-“sanctuary cities” bill.
Texas’ ‘Lunch Shaming’ Problem and the Fight to Fix It
“I personally believe that the hottest places in hell are reserved for those who harm our children,” said Representative Helen Giddings.
Activists: Greg Abbott’s SB 4 Pitch to Univision Viewers is ‘Nothing But Lies’
“I don’t know why he is telling people something so blatantly untrue,” Austin City Council member Greg Casar said.
On Mother’s Day, Hundreds Protest Senate Bill 4 at Governor’s Mansion
Hundreds marched against the anti-'sanctuary cities' bill that many say could tear immigrant families apart.
Texas Lege on Farmworker Housing Crisis: Better Luck Next Time
Nine in 10 Texas farmworkers lack access to licensed housing, and many live without running water, electricity or ventilation.
With Bill to Abolish Straight-Ticket Voting, Is Texas Hurtling Toward Another Civil Rights Lawsuit?
A GOP-backed bill, which Democrats said would be challenged in court as voter suppression, will be considered by a Senate committee Thursday.