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Gus Bova
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Kansas-Texas transplant. Writer+Editor, Texas Observer. Tips: bova@texasobserver.org, or DM for Signal.
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Really, Texas' legal argument is breathtaking: “There is no basis to second-guess Governor Abbott’s determination that a sudden & unprecedented influx into Texas of hostile non-state actors … justify Operation Lone Star’s initiatives, including ... SB4" www.texasobserver.org/sb-4-immigra...

America, Texas Spar over State Deportations Law
America, Texas Spar over State Deportations Law

SB 4, the controversial Texas immigration law, “slaps the federal immigration law right in the face” according to federal judge in Austin.

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Today's federal court hearing seemed to bode well for the US government in its case against Texas' state deportations law Senate Bill 4. SB 4 could “turn us from the United States of America to a confederation of states," said the judge: www.texasobserver.org/sb-4-immigra...

America, Texas Spar over State Deportations Law
America, Texas Spar over State Deportations Law

SB 4, the controversial Texas immigration law, “slaps the federal immigration law right in the face” according to federal judge in Austin.

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NEW: I checked in with Palestinian activists across Texas' major cities about their efforts to get city councils to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. They face resistance even from sympathetic officials who claim the issue is too divisive or isn't local: www.texasobserver.org/texas-gaza-c...

Will Texas Cities Stay Silent on Gaza?
Will Texas Cities Stay Silent on Gaza?

Pro-Palestine advocates are pleading with recalcitrant local officials to take a stand for a Gaza ceasefire.

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As the first lawsuit against Texas' Senate Bill 4 is filed, we've already got you covered with the long legal view of the profound immigration enforcement issues at play: www.texasobserver.org/sb-4-texas-s...

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law
Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Texas Republicans on the world’s huddled masses.

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New from me: How Texas is challenging 150 years of Supreme Court precedent on immigration... Come for the great analysis from the lawyers I talked to; stay for the part where I start quoting from a Federalist Paper: www.texasobserver.org/sb-4-texas-s...

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law
Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Texas Republicans on the world’s huddled masses.

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NEW: "[Senate Bill 4] is a usurpation of federal power, it is a condemnation of due process, and it is a repudiation of family values and family unity.” www.texasobserver.org/texas-legisl...

Texas Legislature Votes to Seize Immigration Authority from Feds
Texas Legislature Votes to Seize Immigration Authority from Feds

A major U.S. Supreme Court case could be on the horizon as the Lone Star State takes international matters into its own hands.

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There are also a whole fuckload of states, including Texas, where the people literally do not have the power to bring ballot measures to a vote! www.texasobserver.org/the-reason-t...

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Gus Bova
@gusbova.bsky.social
Kansas-Texas transplant. Writer+Editor, Texas Observer. Tips: bova@texasobserver.org, or DM for Signal.
251 followers109 following18 posts