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AUSTIN — Today Gov.
AUSTIN — Last night, the Texas Senate voted to confirm the House’s amended version of Senate Bill 4 (SB4), the bill that would turn Texas into a “show me your papers” state, ban “sanctuary cities” policies and require local law enforcement to serve as federal immigration agents.
HOUSTON — Last night, the Texas House of Representatives voted in favor of Senate Bill 4 (SB4), the bill that would ban “sanctuary cities” policies and require local law enforcement to serve as federal immigration agents. The bill now heads to Governor Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it.
HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit today demanding government documents about the on-the-ground implementation of President Trump’s Muslim ban.
HOUSTON — Today the ACLU of Texas dispatched letters to 13 Texas counties concerning their decision or their intention to enter into a 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
EL PASO — In September 2017, the ACLU’s Regional Center for Border Rights (RCBR) will begin relocation of its primary base of operations 46 miles to the south in El Paso, while maintaining a smaller presence in Las Cruces to continue providing services throughout southern New Mexico.