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(Texas Gov.) Abbott carries out threat to yank state funding (for Austin) in 'sanctuary' dispute
Fort Worth Star-Telegram ^ | February 1, 2016 | Tony Plohetski

Posted on 02/02/2017 5:38:22 AM PST by Zakeet

In a major escalation of the state's battle against local governments refusing to comply with federal immigration laws, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday moved to immediately carry out his promise to withhold grant money to Travis County because of a new jail policy he contends makes Texas' capital a "sanctuary city."

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Abbott's announcement comes as Hernandez enacted a new policy Wednesday under which she will detain inmates on behalf of federal immigration officials only when they are charged with murder, sexual assault or human smuggling.

The new policy changes a longstanding agreement that allowed agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to place "immigration holds" or "detainers" on Travis County inmates - no matter the seriousness of the crime for which they are arrested - when agents want to further investigate their status.

But critics have said the process results in deportations of people for relatively minor crimes.

(Excerpt) Read more at star-telegram.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: aliens; funding; gregabbott; sanctuarycity; texas
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To: fortheDeclaration

“Hopefully he will run for Cruz’s Senate Seat.”

Why? Cruz is doing great things in the Senate now. Of the two TX senators, Cornyn needs to go long before Cruz.


21 posted on 02/02/2017 7:08:10 AM PST by mtrott
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To: Zakeet
Someone needs to troll DU with a Rick Perry "Miss Me Yet?" image.

;-D

22 posted on 02/02/2017 7:11:06 AM PST by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: Zakeet

He gave a rousing State of the State speech Tuesday in which he scalded the notion of sanctuary cities. He received numerous LOUD standing ovations.

I found it humorous afterward to discover it was “mooselimb day” at the capital. I don’t know who the hell came up with the idea of a day for those terrorists but hopefully it was so they could hear the governor excoriate terrorists AND illegals in Texas. If they listened to Governor Abbott they got told how the cow eats the cabbage in more than one area.


23 posted on 02/02/2017 7:11:36 AM PST by Wneighbor (A pregnant woman is responsible for TWO lives, not one. (It's a wonderful "deplorable" truth))
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To: 12th_Monkey

Trump has his back. Federal funds soon to follow.

What we need is a few well publicized perp walks showing lib sheriffs and mayors being led out in handcuffs.


24 posted on 02/02/2017 7:15:15 AM PST by Chauncey Gardiner
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To: Zakeet

“Abbott’s announcement comes as Hernandez enacted a new policy Wednesday under which she will detain inmates on behalf of federal immigration officials only when they are charged with murder, sexual assault or human smuggling.”

Attention all illegals: free flat screens and booze in Austin. Have at it.


25 posted on 02/02/2017 7:17:18 AM PST by bk1000 (A clear conscience is a sure sign of a poor memory.)
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To: mtrott

I could not agree more! Cornyn needs to be our focus for replacement but we currently need Governor Abbott in Austin. I do appreciate him and if he continues matching actions to campaign promises he should go far. But for now, he has governor work left to do. Legislature is in session.

And good grief, Cruz made loud, in our face, errors but Cornyn is quietly undermining us as all good Rinos do. He’s the viper.


26 posted on 02/02/2017 7:17:47 AM PST by Wneighbor (A pregnant woman is responsible for TWO lives, not one. (It's a wonderful "deplorable" truth))
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To: fortheDeclaration

Cruz made another beautiful speech in support of Sessions.


27 posted on 02/02/2017 7:22:16 AM PST by TexasGator
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To: Wneighbor

Yeah, Cornyn gets all conservative sounding as election time approaches, but as soon as he gets reelected, he reverts to RINO type.


28 posted on 02/02/2017 7:22:45 AM PST by mtrott
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To: Entrepreneur
"I’d like to build a wall around Travis County."

(said in my best Madonna-like voice)"...I've been thinking a lot lately about blowing Travis county up..."

29 posted on 02/02/2017 7:31:20 AM PST by scottiemom (As a retired Texas public school teacher, I highly recommend private school.)
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To: Zakeet
Why don't they simply pass a law that states that victims of crimes perpetrated by persons, who would have otherwise been deported, may sue municipalities, that failed to follow federal immigration laws?


Pass such a law, and cities such as Austin will be bankrupt in a short period of time, and will be forced to follow federal law.
30 posted on 02/02/2017 7:36:30 AM PST by MMaschin (The difference between strategy and tactics!)
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To: mtrott

Still don’t trust the guy.


31 posted on 02/02/2017 7:41:03 AM PST by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: TexasGator
Cruz burnt his bridges with me when he stabbed Trump in the back with his convention speech.

But, he still has time to do something to make up for it in the Senate.

32 posted on 02/02/2017 7:42:13 AM PST by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: MMaschin
Why don't they simply pass a law that states that victims of crimes perpetrated by persons, who would have otherwise been deported, may sue municipalities, that failed to follow federal immigration laws?

I'm all for it with the stipulation that outlying areas aren't forced to take up the slack.

33 posted on 02/02/2017 7:46:00 AM PST by Wneighbor (A pregnant woman is responsible for TWO lives, not one. (It's a wonderful "deplorable" truth))
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To: fortheDeclaration

Well, Trump burned bridges with me, a bunch of times, during the primaries, but I’m glad he’s President. And he has time to make up for those things as President. Works both ways. Cruz is a good ally to have in the Senate and on TV, as he has shown recently.


34 posted on 02/02/2017 7:56:50 AM PST by mtrott
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To: fortheDeclaration

Not as bad as What Trump said about Cruz’ wife and father.

Besides, Cruz campaigned for Trump.

The feud is over except for a few bitter dudes.


35 posted on 02/02/2017 8:19:27 AM PST by TexasGator
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To: MMaschin

Wholeheartedly agree!!!


36 posted on 02/02/2017 8:27:31 AM PST by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: Liz

“bodega”

Spanish urban slang term for mini-mart or convenience store?


37 posted on 02/02/2017 8:45:58 AM PST by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Dalberg-Acton
I was told yesterday that some of those Anonymous Types (Complete with Guy Fawkes masks) showed up in Northern Syria and proceed to try to tell the embattled Kurds how they should handle things. Kurds are willing to accept almost any help, but the reaction was disbelief. They told me the response was, You're nuts. And the US Lefties are Nuts.
38 posted on 02/02/2017 8:51:18 AM PST by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil

Yup.


39 posted on 02/02/2017 10:51:09 AM PST by Liz
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To: mtrott

Absolutely! Cornyn needs to go...yesterday. The longer he stays, the more he slides left. Not so with Cruz. I don’t understand the Cruz haters.


40 posted on 02/02/2017 12:23:49 PM PST by mom of young patriots
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