Santa Ana’s Last Stand
Congress repeatedly shielded the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge from the border wall. Now, construction has begun—and an irrigation district lawsuit may be the only option left to buy time for lawmakers to act.
Border and Immigration
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.
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.
Texas Senate Votes to License ‘Baby Jails’ as Child Care Facilities
SB 1018 would effectively lower state standards in order to license the facilities. The legislation was written by a for-profit private prison corporation.
Controversial ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Ban Headed to Texas Governor’s Desk, Will Likely Become Law
“I’m afraid that this legislation will lead to harassment and profiling of Latinos, especially our children,” said Senator Sylvia Garcia.
Video: 24 Arrested After Eight-Hour SB 4 Protest at Texas Governor’s Office
Protesters were charged with a Class B misdemeanor and released to a crowd of cheering supporters.
Joe Straus and the House Moderates Could’ve Stopped the ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Bill
Who's to blame for Senate Bill 4? For my money, there is no better place to start than Speaker Joe Straus and the so-called moderates in the Texas House.