:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/03acef5f6d2a7ce1a47fcd80509279c1/Our%20Lady%20Guadalupe%20Catholic%20Church%20School%20JG%20TT%2021.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "U.S. Attorney General Blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbottโs Latest Border Directive And Threatens A Legal Battle")
One day after Abbott told state troopers to pull over vehicles with migrants suspected of having COVID-19, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the governor’s order violated federal law.
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The bill is largely symbolic, as the Legislature is currently at a standstill, unable to move any legislation because House Democrats broke quorum two weeks ago when they fled to Washington, D.C. to block the GOP voting bill.
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In a letter to the major general of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said “more manpower is needed” at the border.
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The warrant to apprehend state Rep. Philip Cortez is the first one signed by the speaker since more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block Republicans from having the quorum needed to pass legislation during the special legislative session.
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Members left Texas about 10 days ago and have said they plan to stay out of state until after the special session ends Aug. 6.
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