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The over-500 page report is the culmination of an 18-month long U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the shooting.
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The big GOP endorsements are coming from Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But both Republicans seem to be backing different candidates in the same districts.
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Wednesday’s announcement that the case will be reheard comes after a December decision ordering Texas to remove its floating barrier from the river.
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In a statement issued Thursday, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said Abbott’s remarks show that Republicans have “no morality or humanity.”
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Friday’s ruling means Paxton and three of his aides will have to participate in a deposition.
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The lawsuit alleges that Senate Bill 4 violates the U.S Constitution because it challenges the federal government’s authority over immigration laws.
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The move is the latest in the ongoing battle between Texas and the White House over whether federal agents can cut through razor wire installed as part of the governor’s Operation Lone Star.
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The sergeant-at-arms is the chamber’s chief law enforcement officer. She works as liaison between the House and the Texas Department of Public Safety, ensuring the safety of House members and staff.
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The lawsuit comes less than a day after Gov. Greg Abbott held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 4. The law is scheduled to take effect in March if it survives the legal challenges.
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The legislation has been assailed by critics as a blatantly unconstitutional policy that grants law enforcement de facto permission to target minority communities regardless of their status.
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Shane James is accused of killing six people in a shooting spree that stretched across San Antonio and Austin. He had a long history of interactions with police.
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Texas voters approved property tax cuts for homeowners and a cost-of-living adjustment for retired teachers, among other amendments. Right-wing activists challenged the election.