Immigration
Race is undoubtedly a factor in the minimization of the peril faced by Black Haitians fleeing unspeakable violence and lawlessness in their home country.
S.B. 4 would allow state and local authorities to arrest migrants entering Texas illegally and deport them to Mexico.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas would carry on “utilizing every tool and strategy” to respond to the border crisis after the high court froze its controversial immigration law.
He’s essentially running as a single-issue candidate on “border security.” But look at the data from his time in the White House and you’ll see he failed at that, too.
Don’t get distracted over problematic words when the criminalization of immigration is the real problem.
The law, allows Texas cops to detain and deport undocumented immigrants who cross the border, will be put on ice until at least March 13.
Trump had said the Texas governor was “absolutely” on his shortlist of potential running mates.