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Senate Bill 4

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Lone Star Republicans on the world’s huddled masses.

by Gus Bova

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

by Gus Bova

Some Republicans are Defending an Imaginary Version of Senate Bill 4

by Gus Bova

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

by Gus Bova

protesters, capitol Jul 07, 2017

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.

by Alvaro Céspedes

May 29, 2017

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.

by Gus Bova and Sam DeGrave

Attorney General Greg Abbott May 22, 2017

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.

by Gus Bova

Inside this month's print issue

‘The Search Committee’ Is a Subtle Rebuke of the Border Literary Canon

José Skinner’s fast-paced satire delivers sharp insights gleaned from years lived in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.

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Capitol, activists Mar 15, 2017

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.

by Lyanne A. Guarecuco

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