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As US debates Title 42 policy, asylum seekers left in limbo

The Supreme Court intervened on Monday to block the controversial immigration policy’s scheduled expiration this week.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration doesn’t appeal Texas court loss on LGBTQ protections

AUSTIN, Texas — The Biden administration did not appeal a recent court loss in Texas regarding federal LGBTQ protections, a decision Attorney General Ken Paxton is celebrating as a win.

Tribune News Service

Neo-Nazis, leftist gun groups face off during protest at Grand Prairie drag show

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A protest at an all-ages drag show devolved into a face-off between neo-Nazis and leftist gun groups on Saturday — the latest and most intense confrontation over the performances which have become a flashpoint in the culture war on LGBTQ rights.

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U.S. judge in Amarillo halts Biden administration’s attempt to end “remain in Mexico” policy

The Biden administration stopped enrolling new asylum seekers into the Trump-era program in August.

The Texas Tribune

Without evidence, Gov. Greg Abbott asks whether nonprofits are helping migrants enter Texas

A Fox News story described Mexican nonprofits aiding migrants, but did not allege any improper action by U.S.-based nonprofits.

The Texas Tribune

Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care

Texas allows religious groups that are part of the state’s child welfare network to refuse to assist LGBTQ couples seeking to foster or adopt. That could put critical federal funding at risk.

The Texas Tribune

Court wins allow Dallas doctor to treat dozens of new transgender youth

DALLAS — The Dallas doctor who ran the state’s most prominent medical program for transgender youth says she has seen dozens of new patients since crucial court wins this summer and fall.

Tribune News Service

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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuits stymie Biden agenda on immigration and health care

AUSTIN, Texas — Fresh off securing a third term, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to keep up his relentless legal assault on President Joe Biden’s agenda that’s already hindered the Democrats' approach to immigration and health care.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Is Greg Abbott an ‘election denier’? How sloppy reporting unfairly tarred Texas governor

Texans, did you know you reelected — cue dramatic music — an “election denier” as governor?

Tribune News Service

Supreme Court divided on Biden v. Texas clash on immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sounded divided Tuesday over a clash between President Joe Biden and the state of Texas involving immigration enforcement.

Los Angeles Times

U.S. Supreme Court wrestles over Biden’s immigration enforcement policy

The Biden administration instructed immigration agents to focus on deporting undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of felonies or pose a danger to public safety. Texas filed a lawsuit saying the change was illegal.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton tries to toss thousands of votes

Texas attorney general goes to court after a race flipped in favor of Democrats during the final count

Salon

Texas attorney general attempts to toss out late-cast Harris County votes

A court ordered Harris County to keep its polls open late on Election Day, but Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state Supreme Court to not allow ballots cast after normal deadline to count.

The Texas Tribune

Commentary: Trump is the toxic ex for Republicans. Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton just can’t walk away

FORT WORTH, Texas — Donald Trump is like that toxic ex who refuses to get the message: It was fun while it lasted, but now that you’ve broken up and moved on, he just won’t go away.

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Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Grains of sand, detachable pockets, and genuine obliviousness.

Reason

Texas AG Needn't Testify in Case Alleging Texas Intends to Punish Participation in Out-of-State Abortions

The panel relies on, among other things, "the Apex doctrine."

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats admit to faltering on messaging and voter turnout, contributing to resounding midterm losses

Beto O’Rourke lost by double-digits on Tuesday night and so did every other statewide Democrat. That has left Democrats in a familiar position: wounded after a disappointing election night while contemplating their strategy and their future.

The Texas Tribune

Photos: Election Day 2022 in Texas

Texas Tribune photographers spread out all over the state to document a momentous midterm election.

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Ken Paxton wins third term as attorney general, beating Democrat Rochelle Garza

In a difficult cycle for Democrats, the race was widely seen as the most competitive statewide election because of Paxton’s laundry list of legal troubles.

The Texas Tribune

South Texas, Abbott vs. O’Rourke, and Harris County: Here are the biggest things to watch for on election night

While the GOP focuses on the border and economy under President Joe Biden, Democrats are hoping to prove polls and political forecasters wrong by tapping into anger over the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Uvalde school shooting.

Tribune News Service

Ads against Abbott, other Texas Republicans by shadowy group test campaign ethics law

AUSTIN, Texas — The third biggest spender in Texas elections this year is a shadowy group that has not disclosed any information to the state, and is testing the limits of campaign ethics law, experts said.

Salon

Paxton probes target election workers

The Texas attorney general investigated at least 10 election workers resulting in zero charges

The Guardian - US

‘A renewed sense of urgency’: climate on the ballot in US midterm elections

From senate and governor races to industry-regulating board contests, outcomes could influence policy for years to come

The Texas Tribune

Texas could get $276 million from opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced that the state is signing on to the $5 billion proposed settlement but hasn’t yet disclosed how its share of the money would be spent if the deal is finalized.

The Texas Tribune

O’Rourke outraises Abbott in final month of Texas governor’s race

In the homestretch of the state’s governor race, Beto O’Rourke outraises incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott though he still trails in the polls.

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