Texas sheriff on enforcing SB4 immigration law: "It's going to be impossible"
If SB4 goes into effect next year, Texas state troopers and even sheriff's deputies would be able to charge and arrest migrants for illegally crossing the border.
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SB4 may be "impossible" to enforce, sheriff says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 4 into law this week, and if it goes into effect next year, state troopers and even sheriff's deputies would be able to charge and arrest migrants for illegally crossing the border. However, that could create challenges. Omar Villafranca has more.
Texas' new immigration crime law
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Texas Civil Rights Project are suing the state of Texas over its new law, signed this week by Governor Greg Abbott, that makes illegal immigration a state crime. CBS News Texas anchor and reporter Ken Molestina has the latest on the response to the law.
Is Texas' SB4 law unconstitutional?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed one of the toughest state immigration bills in recent American history Monday. Denise Gilman, co-director of the Immigration Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law, joins CBS News to explain how SB4 changes the way the state handles migrants.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit against new Texas immigration law
The lawsuit on behalf of El Paso County comes one day after Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4 into law
Texas makes illegal immigration a state crime
While lawmakers on Capitol Hill negotiate immigration reform, Texas has passed a new law that gives local law enforcement the authority to arrest people suspected of crossing the southern border illegally. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Texas law allows arrest of suspected migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law two new border bills as the U.S. Senate is unlikely to pass any border deal before Christmas. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House on how it sets the stage for an immigration policy showdown during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Mom helped convicted sex offender escape prison with disguise, officials say
Robert Yancy Jr., 39, was captured after two civilians recognized him and called police, officials said.
New Texas law allows state to arrest migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed bill SB4 into law Monday, which gives state authorities the power to arrest and jail migrants who cross into Texas illegally from Mexico. On Capitol Hill, senators still have not reached an agreement on border policy. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
3 injured, suspect dead after shooting on Austin's crowded downtown 6th Street
Three Austin police officers are on administrative duty while the shooting is investigated. Authorities say they fired their weapons and killed a suspected gunman inside a downtown bar Saturday night.
"48 Hours" on the journals of Maria Muñoz
In the early morning of Sept. 22, 2020, Officer Gregorio De La Cruz responded to a call at a home in Laredo, Texas. At the top of the stairs of the house, Joel Pellot, dressed in surgical scrubs, was performing CPR on his wife, 31-year-old Maria Muñoz. Paramedics and police jumped in to help, but at 3:58 a.m. local time, less than three hours after Pellot called 911, his wife was declared dead inside their home. CBS News' Erin Moriarty reports on what happened.
Texas woman leaves state to have abortion
The pregnant Texas woman who challenged the state's abortion ban has opted to leave Texas to receive the procedure. Kate Cox's decision came hours before the Texas Supreme Court ruled against her, saying she did not qualify for a medical exception to the state's near-total abortion ban. Doctors say her fetus has a fatal condition that puts her life at risk and may prevent her from getting pregnant again. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Texas Supreme Court blocks abortion
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against 31-year-old Kate Cox to receive an abortion just hours after she left the state to receive the procedure. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Texas Supreme Court rules against woman seeking emergency abortion
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Kate Cox's emergency request after she left the state. "Her health is on the line," said the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Texas court halts emergency abortion ruling
The Texas Supreme Court has paused a lower court's decision to allow Kate Cox to get an emergency abortion. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more on why a final decision is so urgent for the 31-year-old.
Man charged in death of 16-year-old Texas cheerleader
Rafael Govea Romero faces capital murder charges in the death of Lizbeth Medina, officials in Edna, Texas, said Sunday.
Democrat John Whitmire wins Houston mayoral runoff
The Democratic state senator defeated longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the mayoral runoff election.
Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Unique Texas Christmas tree draws visitors
A Texas woman agreed to have her pecan tree decorated for Christmas to bring some joy to her terminally ill father. Now, more than 15 years later, the tree is a Christmas staple, drawing visitors from hundreds of miles away. CBS News' Janet Shamilian reports from Bartonville, Texas.
Texas judge grants woman's abortion request
A Texas judge ruled Thursday she would allow a Dallas-area woman to get an emergency abortion, despite the state's near-total ban. Texas is one of several states that imposed strict limitations on the procedure in the wake of last year's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Texas shooting suspect tried to escape from jail after deadly rampage
Shane James has been charged with capital murder in the wake of Tuesday's shootings in Austin and San Antonio, Texas.
Texas woman granted emergency abortion
A Texas judge granted permission for a woman to have an abortion, despite the state's ban, in a landmark ruling Thursday following the fall of Roe v. Wade. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian explains why the judge allowed the exception. Then, Constitutional Accountability Center president Elizabeth Wydra joins to discuss the precedent the case could set.
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Texas judge grants woman an emergency abortion
A Texas judge on Thursday granted an emergency abortion to a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fetus that has a fatal genetic abnormality. The emergency order applies only to the 31-year-old mother of two and ensures her doctor will not face penalties. Janet Shamlian has details on the ruling.
6 killed in Texas shootings in Austin, San Antonio; suspect in custody
Two of the victims, who were killed in San Antonio, are believed to be the suspect's parents.
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