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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped: Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in ...
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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped
Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.

  • In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.

  • The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.

  • Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
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Crystal Mason’s 5-year illegal voting sentence is overturned: Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release ...
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Crystal Mason’s 5-year illegal voting sentence is overturned
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San Antonio restaurants: Canceled charges at Big Lou's Pizza: The Bexar County, Texas, institution is requiring I.D. for credit card purchases ...
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San Antonio restaurants: Canceled charges at Big Lou's Pizza
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
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Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black country Texas acts: With 'Cowboy Carter', Beyoncé joins a growing list of Black country and Americana artists ...
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black country Texas acts
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Texas could require political influencers to disclose payment: The Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit ...
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Texas could require political influencers to disclose payment
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests: A federal appeals court issued a ruling late Tuesday that extends the block on a Texas immigration law that ...
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Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold: A controversial Texas law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect ...
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Appeals court keeps controversial Texas immigration law on hold
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee: The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) ...
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Texas Republican under investigation by House Ethics Committee
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A new law allowing local authorities to deport migrants remains tied up in court. Even if it goes back into effect, logistical challenges of applying the law ... Show more
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Kroger is shutting down its delivery service in San Antonio: Kroger opened a delivery facility in mid-2022 in San Antonio as part of an effort to build its base ...
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Kroger is shutting down its delivery service in San Antonio
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Our Lady of the Lake receives largest private gift in its history: The Hector and Gloria López Foundation grant of $2.2 million will help first-generation ...
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Our Lady of the Lake receives largest private gift in its history
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at LGBTQ nonprofit - UPI.com
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Texas judge blocks state from accessing information on trans youth at ...
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion drug: The nation’s highest court will consider a ruling from an Amarillo federal judge who ...
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Supreme Court considers Texas ruling revoking FDA approval of abortion ...
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Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in Johnson County crash that killed 6
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Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in Johnson County crash that ...
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states: A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring ...
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply: Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits ...
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What a bird flu outbreak among cows means for milk supply
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate: He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch ...
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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or ...
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S ...
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’: Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) claimed the state’s immigration law is an “absolute disaster” ...
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Texas Democrat slams immigration law as an ‘absolute disaster’
Quick Glance: Court Blocks Migrant Arrests in Texas Once Again
  • Following the enforcement of the strict new immigration law, a federal appeals court issued an order late Tuesday preventing Texas from arresting migrants suspected of illegal entry into the USA.

  • The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision after weeks to allow Texas to enforce the law by pausing a lower judge's ruling.

  • Earlier on Tuesday, a divided Supreme Court granted permission for Texas to implement a law granting police extensive powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border as litigation on the matter unfolded.

  • The federal government and Mexico have raised concerns about the contentious law and announced measures to impede its enforcement.
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5-year-old wanders from grandma’s house and drowns in neighbor’s pool, Texas family says
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5-year-old wanders from grandma’s house and drowns in neighbor’s pool ...
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
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Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of ...
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts: The whiplash created by rapid-fire court orders is sparking alarm over whether a Texas law clearing the way for state ...
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Texas border law plagued by legal doubts
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Judge accuses Musk’s X of trying to intimidate critics as he tosses lawsuit: A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate was ...
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Judge accuses Musk’s X of trying to intimidate critics as he tosses ...
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
  • A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.

  • The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.

  • X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.

  • The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
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Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Where H-E-B CEO ranks: San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B's Charles Butt and family rank 159 on the 400-party list with net worth over ...
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Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Where H-E-B CEO ranks
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Texas woman's prison sentence for attempting to vote illegally is thrown out: A Texas appeals court tossed out a woman's five-year prison sentence for voting ...
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Texas woman's prison sentence for attempting to vote illegally is thrown ...
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else: A Texas man is hoping a legal name change and a long-shot presidential bid will get his ...
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Texas man running for president under name Literally Anybody Else
Quick Glance: US Election: Texan Enters Race as 'Literally Any Other Person'
  • A man from Texas, USA, plans to run in the upcoming presidential elections under the name 'Literally Any Other Person' to express his dissatisfaction with presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

  • Dustin Ebey, a 35-year-old US Army veteran, has legally changed his name to 'Literally Any Other Person' to contest for the White House as he is 'fed up' with the 'constant power struggle' between the Democrats and the Republicans, as reported by The Guardian.

  • 'Literally Any Other Person' needs at least 113,000 signatures from non-primary voters in the state of Texas by May to have his name listed on the ballots. Given the improbability, he is advocating for people to manually write his name in.
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project: Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid ...
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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project
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'American Idol' judges send San Antonio teenager to Hollywood Week: High school senior Liliana Tovar Dalton earned a golden ticket with an oroginal ballad titled ...
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'American Idol' judges send San Antonio teenager to Hollywood Week
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Man enters wrong home, beats 80-year-old neighbor he thought was intruder, TX cops say
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Man enters wrong home, beats 80-year-old neighbor he thought was intruder ...
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Florida passes law requiring age verification for porn sites, social media restrictions
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Florida passes law requiring age verification for porn sites ...
Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.

  • Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.

  • The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.

  • Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they illegally cross El Paso border in wild scene
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Over 100 migrants break through razor wire, knock down guards as they ...
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University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are struggling to stay afloat in wake of anti-DEI law
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University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are ...
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Texas GOP chair race deepens party's divide: Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in ...
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Texas GOP chair race deepens party's divide
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Texas companies race to develop hydrogen as a fuel: Supporters say developing hydrogen as a fuel is critical to slowing climate change. Critics are concerned ...
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Texas companies race to develop hydrogen as a fuel
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration law: The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Texas to immediately begin enforcing ...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration ...
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85 years after a white mob burned down her childhood home, Opal Lee is moving back.
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85 years after a white mob burned down her childhood home ...
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“We Don’t Need More Detention Centers, More Border Patrol”: Fernando García on SB4 & New Spending Law
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“We Don’t Need More Detention Centers, More Border Patrol”: Fernando ...
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Whataburger hit with potential class-action lawsuit: In recent years, H-E-B, Southwest Research Institute and Zachry Group have been sued by employees alleging ...
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Whataburger hit with potential class-action lawsuit
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April 2024 total eclipse guide: How to watch, understand and stay safe on April 8
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Quick Glance: Officials caution public to prepare for solar eclipse
  • US officials have warned locals to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a spectacular astronomical event.

  • The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract a large number of tourists to the continent, potentially straining local resources and causing traffic disruptions.

  • Schools in Texas districts are closing due to concerns about traffic and emergency response times.

  • The total solar eclipse will darken the sky, providing a spectacular show visible from Canada to Mexico.
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Ken Paxton challenge could end Austin’s light-rail plans: The attorney general took issue with the financial strategy Austin used to navigate the limits state ...
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Ken Paxton challenge could end Austin’s light-rail plans
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Matildas face tough road to maiden Olympic medal in Paris: Already almost certain to be without captain Sam Kerr, Australia have the might of Germany and the USA ...
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Matildas face tough road to maiden Olympic medal in Paris
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Texas woman denied abortion decries ‘cruelty’ of Trump 15-week ban proposal: Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died waiting for procedure, says Trump will inflict ...
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Texas woman denied abortion decries ‘cruelty’ of Trump 15-week ban ...
Quick Glance: Trump expresses support for national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
  • Donald Trump suggested supporting a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy.

  • When asked about a specific time limit for the procedure, Trump criticized Democrats for not endorsing such a ban.

  • Trump seemed reluctant to a federal ban, emphasizing that abortion should be a state issue.

  • The discussion on abortion rights is expected to be a key issue in the 2024 election as Democrats and President Biden's campaign clearly oppose Trump's stance.
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Jefferson Bodega announces its closure: Jefferson Bodega, a popular convenience store on San Antonio's West Side, announced Wednesday it is closing after five ...
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Jefferson Bodega announces its closure
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Amber Alert for abducted San Antonio 3-year-old Kaiden Kriger: The Bexar County Sheriff's Office says the boy's mother, Savannah Kriger, abducted him Monday.
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Amber Alert for abducted San Antonio 3-year-old Kaiden Kriger
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Officials look to rekindle talk of S.A. to Austin commuter rail: Years after the Lone Star Rail District died, officials in San Antonio and Austin want to revive ...
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Officials look to rekindle talk of S.A. to Austin commuter rail
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Editorial: The states dive deep into immigration. This cannot stand.: Who knew that the nation's immigration system would, in the second decade of the 21st ...
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Editorial: The states dive deep into immigration. This cannot stand.
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Texas’ immigration-enforcement law again kept on hold by federal appeals court: The 2-1 decision came late Tuesday from a three-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit ...
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Texas’ immigration-enforcement law again kept on hold by federal appeals ...
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Child care costs in Texas pose a major challenge. These panelists discussed potential solutions.
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Child care costs in Texas pose a major challenge. These panelists ...
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Biden courts Latino voters while fundraising in Arizona : President Biden on Tuesday aimed to court Latino voters while fundraising in Arizona ...
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Biden courts Latino voters while fundraising in Arizona 
Quick Glance: Biden Campaigns in Sun Belt: Focus on Latino Voters
  • President Joe Biden embarks on a campaign to strengthen his position in the Sun Belt and reenergize his coalition.

  • Biden emphasizes pro-union and pro-abortion rights messages during stops in Nevada, Arizona, and Texas.

  • The campaign aims to boost support from Latino voters and re-engage crucial constituencies.

  • Democrats focus on expanding the voter base and advancing Biden's reelection through targeted efforts.
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Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA: Air traffic and airports along the eclipse's path may be impacted, the FAA said.
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Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA
Quick Glance: All About Solar Eclipse Glasses Before April 8
  • A total solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. on April 8, 2024, with 31 million people in a narrow strip from Maine to Texas able to see the sun completely covered.

  • Specialized solar eclipse glasses are essential to protect the eyes during the eclipse, as looking directly at the sun can cause eye damage.

  • There are alternative methods like pinhole projectors or camera obscura to safely observe the event, but regular sunglasses are not sufficient for the eclipse.

  • It is advised to be cautious when purchasing solar eclipse glasses as there are counterfeit products, and some sellers may not adhere to safety standards.
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AI execs are turning to fossil fuels to power their tech revolution: The Wall Street Journal reported that one question loomed at an annual energy conference in ...
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AI execs are turning to fossil fuels to power their tech revolution
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San Antonio basic income allows mother to pay rent, support family : Monique Gonzalez, 41, was able to secure housing for her six children with money from San ...
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San Antonio basic income allows mother to pay rent, support family
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas calls Texas immigration law ‘unconstitutional’
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas calls Texas immigration law ...