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legalimmigration1 year ago

"Texas AG's Lawsuit Against Catholic Migrant Aid Organization Sparks Local and National Reaction"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Catholic migrant aid organization Annunciation House, alleging "human smuggling" and threatening to terminate its right to operate in Texas. The nonprofit, which provides humanitarian assistance to migrants, has been accused of running an "illegal stash house" by Paxton, as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's broader crackdown on immigration and border communities. The lawsuit has sparked concerns about the implications for churches, hospitals, and other organizations providing similar assistance, and has been criticized by local religious leaders and advocates as an attempt to intimidate and politicize humanitarian efforts.

via USA TODAY|
#border-crackdown#catholic-migrant-aid#immigration
us-news2 years ago

"Texas Migrant Crackdown Inadvertently Ensnaring U.S. Residents"

Operation Lone Star, a Texas border security initiative, has led to the wrongful targeting of U.S. citizens, including the Ayala family from El Paso, who were aggressively stopped and threatened by law enforcement without cause. The family is now seeking an apology, reparations for damages, and accountability from the Texas Department of Public Safety. With a new Texas law criminalizing illegal border crossings set to increase law enforcement powers, there is growing concern among immigrant and civil rights organizations about the potential for increased racial profiling and wrongful stops of U.S. citizens, particularly those of color living near the border.

via NPR|
#border-crackdown#operation-lone-star#racial-profiling
politics2 years ago

House GOP scrambles for votes on sweeping border bill with last-minute changes.

House Republican leaders made last-minute changes to their Secure the Border Act, which would limit asylum and push border security measures, including building former President Trump’s border wall. The changes addressed concerns from moderates and hardline conservatives about provisions such as mandatory E-Verify and a proposed study evaluating whether to label cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The bill was amended to include “sense of Congress” language that in enacting the E-Verify requirement, the Department of Homeland Security must ensure “any adverse impact on the nation’s agricultural workforce operations and food security are considered and addressed.” A vote on House passage is expected on Thursday, but the bill is not expected to become law as it faces significant opposition in the Democratic-led Senate.

via The Hill|
#asylum#border-crackdown#cartels