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Trump immigration crackdown targets Central Americans seeking ... » Dec 21, 2017 ...Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, however, have sought to deter newly arrived foreigners from seeking refuge in the United States in part by using ...The federal government is increasing the number of asylum-seekers who are being held in detention during the years-long wait for their cases to be... Mystatesman.com

Big support shown for Texas Constitution propositions » Nov 7, 2017 ...About 66 percent of voters are in favor of Proposition 4, which would require state judges to notify the Texas attorney general any time a lawsuit seeks to ... requirement violated the separation of powers between the legislative and judicial branches of government as required by the Texas Constitution. Statesman.com

Amid turmoil, Trump seeking a reset with State of the Union » Jan 28, 2018 ...Trump often engages in hyperpartisan politics, and his tax overhaul has been criticized for disproportionately favoring the wealthy. ...He wants to move past the government shutdown that coincided with the anniversary of his inauguration and prepare for a grueling election season that is shaping up as a... Mydaytondailynews.com

With its legal arguments in shreds, Austin should release records for ... » Jan 12, 2018 ...This week's decision by the Texas attorney general's office rejecting the city of Austin's decision to search in secret for a new city manager was a boost for good government. As the Statesman's Elizabeth Findell reported in Friday's print editions, the city of Austin cannot withhold records showing who applied... Viewpoints.blog.mystatesman.com

Why haven't the Wilks brothers given Gov. Abbott so much as a straw » Jul 24, 2017 ...(Ronald W. Erdrich/Abilene Reporter-News via AP) ...“Our country was founded on the idea that our rights come from the Creator, not the government. ....The Wilks' giving in this most recent period was to the usual objects of their largesse – Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, the most conservative... Politics.blog.mystatesman.com

Judge tosses AG Ken Paxton's 'sanctuaries' suit against Austin » Aug 9, 2017 ...A federal judge tossed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's suit against Austin and Travis County over SB 4. The ruling is the first win for opponents of the so- called sanctuary cities ban. A ruling is expected soon in another lawsuit seeking to block SB 4's implementation. A federal judge in Austin has... Mystatesman.com

2016 American-Statesman investigations exposed misconduct ... » Dec 30, 2016 ...In 2016, American-Statesman investigations took aim at questionable spending by lawmakers, disparities within the Austin school district, poor ...exposed misconduct and government waste .....In requesting that the Texas attorney general's office open an investigation into Century Oak Estates, state Sen. Specials.mystatesman.com

Justin Nelson is challenging Ken Paxton for attorney general » Nov 8, 2017 ...By Jonathan Tilove - American-Statesman Staff. 0 ...Declaring that “Texans can do better than our indicted attorney general who is charged with criminal fraud,” Austin attorney Justin Nelson Wednesday ...LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: Our Lone Star Politics page brings Capitol news to your Facebook feed. Mystatesman.com

Attorneys seek to have FBI's wiretapped calls by Adidas executive... » 2 days ago ...According to the filing, the government's paperwork to authorize an initial wiretap on Munish Sood, one of the defendants, says: “the Application has been authorized by [FILL IN], Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General.” According to the filings, failing to fill in that section could result in a breach that could... Mystatesman.com

Texas becomes the 11th state to call for a Convention of States » May 4, 2017 ...Under SJR 2, the convention Texas is seeking would be limited to considering amendments expressly “for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and to... Mystatesman.com