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Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention
The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year.
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4mTexas schools receive A-F accountability grades as more districts hope to avoid takeovers
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8mData center audit lacks specifics even as Gov. Abbott, industry leaders tout it
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12mUT-Austin overhauling core classes but hasn’t detailed how new center relates to the courses
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9mHouston law firm with Trump ties declines $150 million contract to represent migrant children
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