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Political Roundup: Protecting Robert Mueller, And The Response To Migrants At The Border
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts break down the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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Full Show: Immigrant Numbers, And Potential Changes To Marijuana Law (Nov. 28, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn why a search warrant was executed at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Plus, we examine why the number of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally is at its lowest level since 2004. Then, our experts break down the latest political news. We discuss the potential for changes in the state's marijuana laws. And we hear the story of a Texas woman who coached a high school football team during World War II.
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Full Show: Immigrants and Public Benefits, and Houston Pet Peeves (Sept. 24, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A White House proposal may penalize some immigrants seeking green cards if they use public benefits. Then, we invite you to share your Houston pet peeves. And we get an update on local sports.
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Full Show: Report Examines Houston’s Immigrant Population, and Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas (Sept. 20 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A new report takes an in-depth look at Houston’s immigration population. Citizens are being asked to weigh in on flood-prevention priorities. Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas talks about being undocumented. And we look back at the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match held at the Astrodome in 1973.
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Immigrant Workers in Houston Awarded Thousands in Wage Theft Settlement
Posted on · The case is a small victory in a larger fight to protect the city’s immigrant labor force from wage theft and other types of exploitation
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‘It’s Humiliating’: Released Immigrants Describe Life with Ankle Monitors
Posted on · The devices are a better option than detention, but they disrupt almost every aspect of daily life, from sleeping and exercising to buying groceries and getting a job, according to more than a dozen attorneys, immigrant advocates and Central American asylum-seekers.
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New Mural Makes A Statement On Houston’s Evolving East End
Posted on · The mural, at 111 N. Ennis, features a large tree and different skulls that represent the lives of Mexican-Americans who called the East End home
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How Does Immigration Impact Houston’s Economy?
Posted on · New American Economy is a coalition of mayors and business leaders from all over the country. They just released data on Greater Houston from the 2016 census.
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Fearing Deportation, Some Immigrants Opt Out Of Health Benefits For Their Kids
Posted on · A growing number of American children are losing out on Medicaid — and other programs — because their parents are undocumented immigrants and fear detainment and deportation.
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Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation To Keep Immigrant Families Together After They Cross The Border
Posted on · Cruz's Protect Kids and Parents Act would require the federal government to keep immigrant families together "absent aggravated criminal conduct or threat of harm to the children."
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Full Show: Tent Cities For Migrant Children, And Our Weekly Political Roundup (June 13, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: We learn how tent cities could be used to shelter unaccompanied migrant children. Then, our experts discuss the latest political stories. We remember the roll the Turtle Bayou Resolutions played in Texas history. And we meet some boating enthusiasts in Greater Houston.
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Report: Immigrants Less Likely To Use Public Benefits Under Expected Public Charge Rules
Posted on · A report by the Migration Policy Institute looks at the effects of a leaked draft of proposed 'public charge' rules by the Trump administration
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Census Data Shows Economic Contributions Of Immigrants In Houston
Posted on · Census data shows Houston’s immigrant population is 53 percent more likely to own their own business than the native-born population
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ACLU: Misconduct Claims By Children Are Widespread At Border
Posted on · The ACLU began publishing the government documents online Wednesday and plans to post material, including audio recordings. Customs and Border Protection strongly denied the claims.
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HHS Considering Housing Immigrant Children At Military Bases
Posted on · One official said the department is looking at four bases in Texas and Arkansas