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Senate Bill 4

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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.

by Gus Bova

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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

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

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

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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Inside this month's print issue

Lost Children—A Texas Tragedy

A riveting new book about foster care and adoption exposes just how the state lost six kids to out-of-state mothers who murdered them.

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