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Federal Judge Halts New Labor Protections for H-2A Visa Farmworkers, Sides with State AGs

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A federal judge in Kentucky has recently blocked new regulations introduced by the Biden-Harris administration that were designed to offer greater protections to foreign farmworkers in the United States under the H-2A visa program. The ruling came after several state attorneys general and Kentucky farmers argued that these changes were an overreach by the executive branch into areas requiring congressional approval. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, presiding over the case, ruled that the administration could not legally grant these expanded rights, which included measures aimed at preventing the intimidation and discrimination against H-2A visa holders … Read more

Texas AG’s Legal Battle Intensifies as Judge Rejects Crucial Motion in Las Americas’ Case

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El Paso, Texas — A Texas judge has denied a significant motion in the ongoing lawsuit filed by Las Americas, a non-profit immigrant advocacy group, against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The group accuses Paxton of exceeding his authority in his stringent application of state immigration laws, which they claim adversely affects immigrant rights. The lawsuit, initiated last fall, highlights the contentious debate surrounding Texas’ immigration enforcement practices. Las Americas argues these practices are not only harsh but also an overreach of legal boundaries, purportedly causing distress and harm to immigrant communities. In response to … Read more

Congresswoman Escobar Criticizes Texas AG’s Challenge to Biden’s Family-Unifying Immigration Rule

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El Paso, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently initiated legal action against a policy introduced under President Joe Biden’s administration. This policy, commonly referred to as “parole in place,” aims to prevent the separation of families by allowing certain noncitizens who are married to U.S. citizens or are stepchildren of U.S. citizens to remain in the country while their residency applications are processed. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of El Paso has voiced strong opposition to Paxton’s lawsuit. She described the efforts to dismantle the rule as “reprehensible,” stressing that such actions are a direct … Read more

Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks AG’s Request for Information on Transgender Children in Landmark LGBTQ+ Case

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Austin, Texas – A Texas judge has temporarily blocked state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, from requiring an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to disclose information about transgender children receiving gender transition treatment. The ruling came in response to a legal challenge brought by PFLAG National, which sought to prevent Paxton’s office from collecting the information. Travis County District Court Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel determined that forcing PFLAG to provide the information would violate their rights of free speech, association, and protection from unreasonable searches. She described it as a “gross invasion” of privacy. The judge’s … Read more