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Border Patrol interior checkpoints are a cruel and pointless burden on borderland residents
An ACLU lawsuit uncovered Border Patrol documents that show agents are trained to sidestep Constitutional protections.
By Shaw Drake, Nia Rucker
Five Things to Know About the Title 42 Immigrant Expulsion Policy
Since March 2020, the government has misused the order to kick out people seeking asylum more than 1.7 million times.
Texas Wants to Take Trans Kids From Their Supportive Parents. We’re Suing.
Families in Texas are worried that supporting their transgender kids will lead to a report of child abuse. We are already seeing families being investigated. Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, saves lives, and shouldn’t be the subject of an investigation.
Your Guide to Talking About Attacks on Trans Youth
Misinformation is fueling an attack on trans youth in state legislatures. These attacks overwhelmingly focus on youth and schools. They try to make being trans shameful — but they won’t stop youth from being trans.
Our Fight Against the Muslim Ban Showed the Solidarity We Need to End Ongoing Abuses at the Border
Our fight against the Muslim ban showed the beauty and power of solidarity in America’s most diverse city. Now, we must continue this fight with immigrants and border communities in Texas.
By Edgar Saldivar
5 Ways Texas Suppresses the Vote — And How To Make Your Vote Count
Texas has a long history of voter suppression deeply intertwined with white supremacy. Learn about these five obstacles when casting your vote in 2022, but don't get discouraged. It’s now more important than ever to have your voice heard.
By Ashley Harris
Texas Students Took Their School District to Court for Discrimination — and Won
Students and parents in Magnolia Independent School District can breathe a sigh of relief that the district’s archaic, discriminatory dress code is a thing of the past.
By Brian Klosterboer
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