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Tag Archives: Senate Bill 4

kids, sb 4

Judge Eviscerates Much of Senate Bill 4, but Leaves Intact “Show Me Your Papers” Provision

Attorneys are urging Texans to refuse to answer questions from police about immigration status.

Thu, Aug 31, 2017 |

Attorneys are urging Texans to refuse to answer questions from police about immigration status. ...Read More

Some Republicans are Defending an Imaginary Version of Senate Bill 4

If Republicans wanted a limited, more moderate SB 4, they held their peace when it mattered.

Thu, Aug 24, 2017 |

Months after passing Senate Bill 4, the most draconian anti-immigrant legislation in recent memory, some Texas Republicans seem to be defending a version of the...Read More

Sen. Rodney Ellis in the unofficial "Civil Rights Room"

Despite Push from Democrats, Harris County is Staying out of the SB 4 Lawsuit

Tue, Jul 11, 2017 |

The majority-Republican Harris County Commissioners Court did not vote to join the SB 4 lawsuit Tuesday....Read More

protesters, capitol

by Alvaro Céspedes

After SB 4, Mexican Consulate Hotline Sees Nearly 700 Percent Increase in Texas Calls

After the signing date of SB 4, Mexican consulates in Texas have been as busy as ever, according to a recent statement.

Fri, Jul 7, 2017 |

After the signing date of SB 4, Mexican consulates in Texas have been as busy as ever, according to a recent statement. ...Read More

by Gus Bova and Sam DeGrave

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.

Mon, May 29, 2017 |

While most Texans slept early Sunday morning, dozens of opponents of the state’s new “sanctuary cities” law, including undocumented immigrants, protested ...Read More

Attorney General Greg Abbott

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.

Mon, May 22, 2017 |

Governor Greg Abbott published an editorial in the San Antonio Express-News Friday defending Senate Bill 4 — the anti-“sanctuary cities” law that critics ...Read More

Capitol, activists

by Lyanne A. Guarecuco

Video: Opponents Say Anti-Sanctuary Cities Bill Would Separate Families

Of the 638 people who registered a position on Senate Bill 4 Wednesday, only 11 supported it.

Wed, Mar 15, 2017 |

Of the 638 people who registered a position on Senate Bill 4 Wednesday, only 11 supported it....Read More

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