Category: Politics

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Texas Case That Could Change How States Compensate Landowners For Their Property

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Texas Case That Could Change How States Compensate Landowners For Their Property

Jan 17, 2024 |

Richie DeVillier’s family-owned property near Houston has faced recurrent flooding following changes to Interstate 10, leading him to sue Texas in 2020. The case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, where the justices heard arguments on whether he can seek federal relief, potentially redefining the interpretation of the Fifth Amendment and affecting property rights nationwide. Regardless of the outcome, the case may set a precedent for how states compensate landowners in similar situations.

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Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump For President

Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump For President

Jan 17, 2024 |

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, following Trump’s resounding victory in the Iowa caucuses. Cruz, who had initially resisted endorsing Trump, cited the importance of letting democracy play out and acknowledged Trump’s broad support among Iowa voters. This endorsement comes as the Republican Party looks to unite behind Trump’s candidacy to focus on challenging President Joe Biden in the upcoming election, despite Trump facing ongoing legal challenges.

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International Bridge Projects Get Speedier Approval Process With Push From Texas Lawmakers

International Bridge Projects Get Speedier Approval Process With Push From Texas Lawmakers

Jan 4, 2024 |

President Joe Biden has signed a policy change into law, accelerating the approval process for international bridge projects in South Texas. Led by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, the bipartisan effort set a maximum 120-day timeline for the president to decide on bridge project permits, bypassing lengthy environmental reviews. This change is seen as a significant boost to commerce between the U.S. and Mexico, particularly in areas like Laredo, where expansion projects at the World Trade Bridge aim to double the number of lanes from eight to 18.

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New York City Sues Bus Companies That Texas Hired To Transport Migrants

New York City Sues Bus Companies That Texas Hired To Transport Migrants

Jan 4, 2024 |

New York City has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus and transportation companies that have been contracted to transport migrants to the city as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s immigration policies. The city is seeking $708 million in damages to cover the costs it has incurred in sheltering migrants. Mayor Eric Adams accuses Gov. Abbott of using migrants as political pawns and violating state law by shifting the care costs to New York, while the governor defends the actions, stating that migrants traveled voluntarily and legally with constitutional authority.

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U.S. Justice Department Sues Texas To Halt New State Law Targeting Illegal Immigration

U.S. Justice Department Sues Texas To Halt New State Law Targeting Illegal Immigration

Jan 3, 2024 |

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas over a controversial state law that permits Texas police to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border. The lawsuit argues that Texas is disregarding the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court precedent in regulating immigration. The law, set to take effect on March 5, imposes penalties for border crossings, but federal courts have historically held that immigration enforcement is under federal jurisdiction, leading to a legal challenge against the state’s actions.

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