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‘Houston Is Living in Fear’: Community Leaders Hold Immigrant Rights Forum

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‘Houston Is Living in Fear’: Community Leaders Hold Immigrant Rights Forum

As immigration enforcement intensifies, Houston’s immigrant community is feeling fear and uncertainty. In response, local leaders hosted a rights information session to empower residents. Organized by Ivan Sanchez, the event provided legal resources and support for worried families.

State Pushes for Action as Harris County Jail Struggles with Standards

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State Pushes for Action as Harris County Jail Struggles with Standards

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is escalating its enforcement against Harris County Jail, requesting the Texas Attorney General’s intervention. With persistent overcrowding, understaffing, and inmate deaths, the jail remains out of compliance, raising concerns about safety and oversight.

City of Houston Responds to President Trump’s Federal Grant Pause

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City of Houston Responds to President Trump’s Federal Grant Pause

Following President Trump’s decision to pause federal loans and grants for a spending review, Houston officials are evaluating the potential impact on the city. Mayor Whitmire has instructed his team to analyze the executive orders and ensure continued collaboration at all levels of government.

Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship, Citing Constitutionality

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Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship, Citing Constitutionality

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, citing its unconstitutionality. The order sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, and it faces legal challenges from states and civil rights groups.

Gov. Abbott Seeks $11 Billion Reimbursement for Texas Border Operations

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Gov. Abbott Seeks $11 Billion Reimbursement for Texas Border Operations

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging Congress to reimburse $11.1 billion for border security spending since 2021, citing state efforts to address challenges from federal policies.

Texas Requests $11 Billion from Congress for Border Wall and Security Expenses

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Texas Requests $11 Billion from Congress for Border Wall and Security Expenses

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested $11.1 billion in federal reimbursements for border security costs incurred under Operation Lone Star and border wall construction since 2021. Citing federal inaction, Abbott argues the state has been forced to bear the financial burden of securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Politics and Goverment

‘Houston Is Living in Fear’: Community Leaders Hold Immigrant Rights Forum

State Pushes for Action as Harris County Jail Struggles with Standards

City of Houston Responds to President Trump’s Federal Grant Pause

Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship, Citing Constitutionality

Gov. Abbott Seeks $11 Billion Reimbursement for Texas Border Operations

Texas Requests $11 Billion from Congress for Border Wall and Security Expenses

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