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Worries arise that Gov. Greg Abbott's 'invasion' rhetoric will spill over into violence

Democrat lawmakers and extremism experts said the governor's amped-up statements could incite another tragedy similar to the El Paso Walmart massacre.

By Michael Karlis

Feb 8, 2024

For all its anti-government rancor and flurry of far-right conspiracy theories, last weekend's "Take Our Border Back" rally in Eagle Pass remained largely peaceful. However, extremism experts and Democratic lawmakers caution that the gathering didn't coalesce in a vacuum...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a press conference in Eagle Pass earlier this month with other Republican governors.

Border Brawl: What's Abbott trying to prove in his showdown with the feds?

Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star and seizure of Shelby Park are little more than political theater, according to experts — albeit with real-world consequences.

By Michael Karlis
Jan 23, 2024
Backlog in U.S. immigration cases reaches new record

The steep backlog means asylum seekers now face an average five-year wait for courts to close out their proceedings.

By Sanford Nowlin
Jan 2, 2024
Bad Takes: Texas' Operation Lone Star victimizes immigrants already fleeing violence and persecution

Blurring the line between criminals and immigrants is at the core of Gov. Greg Abbott's approach.

By Kevin Sanchez
Mar 16, 2022
State agency awards $11 million contract to oversee construction of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Texas-Mexico border wall

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune
Sep 16, 2021
Greg Abbott's $250 million in funding for a border wall likely to get him 20 miles, report suggests

By Sanford Nowlin
Aug 16, 2021
From abortion access to immigration, the battle over the open Supreme Court seat will affect Texas for a generation

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune
Sep 21, 2020
Texas Judge Tells Right-Wing Group That It Can't Build Border Wall Barrier

By Sanford Nowlin
Dec 4, 2019
San Antonio Closing Its Migrant Resource Center as Number of Border Crossers Drop

By Sanford Nowlin
Oct 24, 2019
Report: Trump Administrations Wants to Collect DNA From Asylum Seekers, Add to FBI Database Used By Law Enforcement

By Sarah Martinez
Oct 21, 2019
Trump's Wall Funding Will Slash $354 Million From Texas Military Projects, Including Work at Joint Base San Antonio

By Sanford Nowlin
Sep 4, 2019
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sent Anti-Immigrant Fundraising Letter the Day Before El Paso Shooting

By Sanford Nowlin
Aug 23, 2019
In Press Statement, ICE Blames Media, Politicians and Activists for San Antonio Shooting

By Sanford Nowlin
Aug 14, 2019
Feds Will Close Site for Migrant Children Southwest of San Antonio a Month After Its Opening

By Sanford Nowlin
Jul 23, 2019
San Antonio and Local Charities Will Soon Be Reimbursed for Migrant Assistance Services, Congressman Cuellar Says

By Sanford Nowlin
Jul 23, 2019
San Antonio Nun Arrested at Washington D.C. Protest Against Detention of Immigrant Children

By Kelly Nelson
Jul 19, 2019
City of San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center Has Aided 25,700 People Since It Opened

By Sanford Nowlin
Jul 18, 2019
Immigration Groups Sue Trump Administration Over New Policy That Effectively Stops Central Americans From Seeking U.S. Asylum

By Sanford Nowlin
Jul 17, 2019
Trump's Rescheduled Immigration Raids Will Take Place This Weekend, But Not in San Antonio

By Sanford Nowlin
Jul 12, 2019
Trump Administration Confirms It's Searching San Antonio for Site to House Migrant Children

By Sanford Nowlin
Jul 11, 2019
State Judge Throws Out Parts of Ken Paxton's 'Sanctuary Cities' Suit Against San Antonio

By Sanford Nowlin
Jul 11, 2019

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