4 d. ago Texas Passes Bill Requiring All Sheriffs to Cooperate with Immigration Officers

Texas legislators passed a bipartisan bill that will require all county sheriffs who operate jails to cooperate with U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Both chambers approved the conference committee's version of SB8 and passed the bill to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature. The post Texas Passes Bill Requiring All Sheriffs to Cooperate with Immigration Officers appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Bill to Legalize Short Barrel Rifles and Shotguns Heads to Gov. Abbott's Desk

The Texas House passed legislation to legalize short barrel rifles and shotguns Tuesday and it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's (R) desk.  The post Bill to Legalize Short Barrel Rifles and Shotguns Heads to Gov. Abbott’s Desk appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Lawmakers move to simplify requesting vaccine exemption as measles spreads

Texas lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children, despite the current measles outbreak in West Texas.

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1 week ago Texas lawmakers pass bill making it easier to request vaccine exemptions

Texas lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children, despite the current measles outbreak in West Texas.

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1 week ago Texas Bill Requiring Sheriff's to Work with ICE Moves Closer to Governor's Desk

The Texas Legislature is one step closer to requiring the sheriffs of the state's largest counties to enter into cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Texas Senate passed SB8 in April and forwarded the legislation to the House. On Saturday, the House passed the third reading of the bill. The post Texas Bill Requiring Sheriff’s to Work with ICE Moves Closer to Governor’s Desk appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Texas bill requiring sheriffs to collaborate with ICE given initial approval by state House

The Texas House gave initial approval on Saturday to a bill that would require sheriffs to collaborate with ICE by serving federal immigration warrants at local jails.

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2 w. ago This state just became the latest in the country to ban sanctuary cities

Gov. Kelly Ayotte signs bills banning sanctuary cities in New Hampshire, highlighting public safety and cooperation with federal immigration efforts as priorities.

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2 w. ago Texas passes measure to create a state crypto reserve as Bitcoin tops $105K

The Texas House of Representatives voted on May 20 to approve a state bitcoin reserve bill, sending the year's highest-profile piece of crypto-related legislation to the governor's desk for a likely signature.

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2 w. ago Fugitive Capital Murder Suspect Released by Judge Spotlights Need for Texas Bond Reform

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a total reward of $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive capital murder suspect. The suspect was released by a judge in Kaufman County on bond. Abbott says the case highlights the need for passage of the bond reform bill currently before the Texas Legislature. The post Fugitive Capital Murder Suspect Released by Judge Spotlights Need for Texas Bond Reform appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Arlington, Virginia, county board blocks police coordination with ICE in more cases

Virginia officials criticize Arlington's decision to limit police-ICE cooperation, claiming it endangers public safety by protecting violent illegal immigrants.

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3 w. ago Washington sues federal agencies who tied funding to immigration enforcement cooperation

Washington sues federal agencies who tied funding to immigration enforcement cooperation  The Spokesman-Review

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3 w. ago A Texas park that closed during peak border crossings has reopened

More than a year after the state of Texas seized Shelby Park in the border city of Eagle Pass at the peak of illegal border crossings, the park has reopened to the public.

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