Voting Rights Act: Supreme Court says Arizona limits don’t violate act

Voting Rights Act: Supreme Court says Arizona limits don't violate act

The ruling will limit the ability of minorities to challenge government laws that they believe are discriminatory under the Voting Rights Act. The votes in this case are 6: 3 and break along conservative-liberal ideological lines. Judge Samuel Alito gave the majority opinion. The court upheld two provisions of Arizona law. The first provision states … Read more

Border patrol join police to stop illegal crossings in Texas, Arizona

Border patrol join police to stop illegal crossings in Texas, Arizona

Migrants crossing the Rio Grande to the US near McAllen, Texas are likely to be met by US border guards in their white and green SUVs. Or police officers from nearby Mission, Texas, a border town of 84,000 people. Or MPs from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Or soldiers from the Texas Department of Public … Read more

Abbott adviser on Texas mask mandate; Arizona schools

Abbott adviser on Texas mask mandate; Arizona schools

It’s been nearly a year since Texas Governor Greg Abbott began easing restrictions on Texas businesses, relying on the support of a team of business executives and public health experts. That was then. That is now. Abbott announced this week that it is dropping all mask mandates and business restrictions effective March 10th. Dr. Mark … Read more