Texas kept migrants imprisoned after minor charges against them were dropped, according to suit

The suit, filed in federal court in San Antonio, argues that Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star is detaining migrants longer than legally allowed.

by Sanford Nowlin August 22, 2023May 8, 2024

The suit, filed in federal court in San Antonio, argues that Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star is detaining migrants longer than legally allowed.

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Judge in Texas border crackdown accused of using racist slur against migrants

Allen Amos, a visiting judge handling trespassing cases under Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘catch-and-jail’ border operation, allegedly used the derogatory term in a recent conversation with a defense attorney.

by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune August 23, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas continues imprisoning migrants without filing charges or appointing lawyers, court filings claim

Months after the problems became apparent, migrants are still being kept in prison in violation of state laws under Gov. Greg Abbott’s border crackdown.

by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune March 19, 2022March 23, 2025

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Texas judge opens door for widespread constitutional challenges to Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative

by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune January 15, 2022March 25, 2025

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Texas kept migrants imprisoned after minor charges against them were dropped, according to suit

Judge in Texas border crackdown accused of using racist slur against migrants

Texas continues imprisoning migrants without filing charges or appointing lawyers, court filings claim

Texas judge opens door for widespread constitutional challenges to Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative