Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas on Monday signed one of the harshest state immigration laws in modern U.S. history, authorizing state officials to arrest and seek the deportation of migrants suspected of crossing the border with Mexico illegally. The law, known as SB4, gives Texas law enforcement authorities the power to stop, arrest and […]
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Abbott greets Biden with scathing letter as he visits border
As President Joe Biden arrived in Texas on Sunday for his first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott hand-delivered a scathing letter to the president, criticizing his border policies. In his letter, Abbott slammed the president’s visit as “$20 billion too little and two years too late.” He also […]
Texas Governor Bans Sanctuary Cities In His State
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday night signed what he calls a ban on so-called “sanctuary cities” that allows police to ask about a person’s immigration status and threatens sheriffs with jail if they don’t cooperate with federal authorities. Texas pushed to the forefront of national debate over immigration Sunday night when Republican Gov. Greg […]