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DEA agents now have the power to make arrests for deportations – as Trump spreads federal authority to push his plans

The FBI already has immigration-enforcement powers via Title 8 authority, but the agency typically focuses on criminal investigations

The Independent UK

Governor Abbott's Operation Lone Star Has Cost Texas Over $10 Billion Since 2021

The plan, aimed at curbing unlawful migration, has requested an additional $2.9 billion to run through 2027

Latin Times

Israel, Hamas, and the Need for Neutral Free Speech Principles

The Israel-Hamas war has sparked ideological swaps in many places regarding freedom of speech, confirming more than ever why we need neutral free speech principles.

Reason

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Woman, 64, dies from extreme heat as Texas outages continue two weeks after Beryl hammered state

At least 23 people have died due to heat-related illnesses in the wake of power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl amid a deadly heat wave

The Independent UK

Texas Officials Prepare For Potential Impacts Of Hurricane Beryl

Texas prepares for potential impacts of Hurricane Beryl as it approaches, urging residents to stay informed and have emergency plans in place.

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Florida joins Texas in challenging Biden's Title IX rule, which expands protections for LGBTQ+ students

Florida's general attorney filed a lawsuit to block the rule. DeSantis said Biden is trying to "inject gender ideology into education"

Latin Times

‘Their Knees Are Still on Our Necks’: Black Women in Higher Ed

Female African American scholars still face significant obstacles in academia even without being slapped by Governor Greg Abbott’s regressive reforms.

Texas Observer

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Biden’s homeland security chief Alejandro Mayorkas impeached: What’s next?

Alejandro Mayorkas impeached in the House but likely to be acquitted in Senate as Biden calls the move unconstitutional.

Al Jazeera

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Doubles Down On Dangerous Claim that Immigration is "Invasion"

The argument is badly wrong, and would set a dangerous precedent if ever accepted by courts.

Reason

Texas advances ‘dangerous’ bill making it legal for police to arrest migrants

State has initiated wide-ranging crackdown on migrants under Operation Lone Star

The Independent UK

Spurred by Uvalde, Texas Legislature Passes Bill To Finally Close 'Dead Suspect Loophole'

Texas' public record law let police hide records of suspects who died in custody from grieving families, reporters, and lawyers.

Reason

Amid gun carnage, Texas GOP is in chaos

The Lone Star State is the capital of gun violence — instead of doing anything, Republicans are eating their own

Salon

Comedian zeroes in on the ‘dark’ humor of US politics, GOP leaders with satirical websites

Writer and creator Toby Morton, 51, never really focused on politics in his work, he tells Sheila Flynn. But the ‘insanity’ of the past few years gave him the idea to make satirical sites for high-profile Republicans – drawing the ire (or subscription) of their camps

The Independent UK

In DC, Pritzker, Lightfoot pitch DNC on Chicago bid to host 2024 Democratic convention

Top DNC officials also met on Friday with representatives from New York, Houston and Atlanta, the other cities bidding for the convention.

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The Independent UK

US Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law against political speech removal

Tech industry groups say law could make social media platforms ‘havens of the vilest expression’

ABC News

Uvalde, Texas is in shock after the Robb Elementary School shooting. Nearby town Sutherland Springs is still grieving

As the small Texan town of Uvalde grieves the 19 children and two teachers slain in the Robb Elementary school shooting, visitors have flooded in to pay their respects. Columbine survivors Michele Williams and Lauren Bohn are among those who understand just how long healing will take.

Wales Online

First picture of Texas shooter who massacred 19 children and two teachers

Salvador Ramos, 18, used a semi-automatic rifle to shoot pupils at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde

The Independent UK

School police officer ‘confronted’ shooter but didn’t fire at him before deadly attack

Parents reportedly broke school windows in an attempt to reach their children inside

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Salon

Child welfare workers protest bigotry

Agency "losing so many tenured staff and wisdom because this job is just not manageable anymore," a supervisor said

Salon

Abbott moves to outlaw trans children

Greg Abbott calls gender-affirming care "child abuse," directs agencies to investigate the practice

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