Category Archives: Illegal Immigration

Justice Under Fire on the Border

The Department of Justice, United States Attorney Johnny Sutton and his successor, John E. Murphy are doing the bidding of the Mexican Consulate and our federal government in prosecuting yet another U.S. Border Patrol agent, Jesus E. Diaz Jr. On October 16, 2008, Agent Diaz responded to a call in the Eagle Pass area where he apprehended and handcuffed an individual attempting to illegally cross the border into Texas.  The New American reports, “In the … Continue reading

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Two bills are making their way through the final steps of the legislative process . . . The Good HB1937 passed the House on Friday.  It will make the TSA pat-downs that require a TSA agent to get up close and personal a misdemeanor. In the bill analysis, author Rep. David Simpson defends the bill on the basis of unconstitutional searches of citizens.  HB1937 also makes it illegal for a public official to perform a … Continue reading

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Protecting the Integrity of the Vote?

Or just another political agenda to occupy the minds (and resources) of the grassroots activists without actually solving a problem. Voter I.D. (more accurately Voter Picture I.D.) seems to have become a litmus-test for the conservative agenda in Austin.  Most recognize that integrity in the election process is an imperative if we’re to protect the right of the people to direct their government.  As is often the case in politics, however, there’s much that has … Continue reading

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Let’s Protect Texas’ Border

Failure to enforce state and federal laws has contributed to abuse of property and humanity all along the Texas border. We can no longer turn a blind eye on the situation and should, in order to protect our citizens and their property, provide state resources and military personnel to insure peace and protection along the Texas border. We have engaged in discussions with border county sheriffs and are continuing to work with them and with … Continue reading

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