Aaron Torres

Statehouse and Politics Reporter at The Dallas Morning News

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2 US citizen children deported to Mexico along with their mother, attorney says

4 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Aaron Torres

By Aarón Torres - The Dallas Morning News (TNS) AUSTIN, Texas - Two U.S. citizen children were deported Wednesday morning to Mexico along with their mother, according to an attorney who has consulted with the family. Cori Hash, a senior staff attorney with Immigrant Legal Resource Center, told The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday that the family was detained last week near the campus of Dobie Middle School in North Austin. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
2 US citizen children deported to Mexico along with their mother, attorney says

4 weeks ago | swoknews.com | Aaron Torres

AUSTIN, Texas — Two U.S. citizen children were deported Wednesday morning to Mexico along with their mother, according to an attorney who has consulted with the family. Cori Hash, a senior staff attorney with Immigrant Legal Resource Center, told The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday that the family was detained last week near the campus of Dobie Middle School in North Austin. kAm%6I2D s6A2CE>6?E @7 !F3=:4 $276EJ %C@@A6CD DE@AA65 E96 72>:=J @? E96 >@C?:?8 @7 (65?6D52J[ pAC:= b_[ 2?5 x>>:8C2E:@?
2 US citizen children deported to Mexico along with their mother, attorney says

4 weeks ago | union-bulletin.com | Aaron Torres

AUSTIN, Texas — Two U.S. citizen children were deported Wednesday morning to Mexico along with their mother, according to an attorney who has consulted with the family. Cori Hash, a senior staff attorney with Immigrant Legal Resource Center, told The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday that the family was detained last week near the campus of Dobie Middle School in North Austin.
2 US citizen children deported to Mexico along with their mother, attorney says

4 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Aaron Torres

AUSTIN, Texas — Two U.S. citizen children were deported Wednesday morning to Mexico along with their mother, according to an attorney who has consulted with the family. Cori Hash, a senior staff attorney with Immigrant Legal Resource Center, told The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday that the family was detained last week near the campus of Dobie Middle School in North Austin. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Miriam Adelson, LV Sands continue to bankroll gambling in Texas

Nov 29, 2024 | lasvegassun.com | Aaron Torres

AUSTIN, Texas — Before the Texas Legislature met in 2023, billionaire Miriam Adelson, whose family owns the Las Vegas Sands casino and resort company, dealt $3.3 million to politicians and political committees in her push to legalize gambling and allow destination casino resorts in Texas.
Under Gov. Greg Abbott order, Texas hospitals now ask patients about citizenship status

Nov 4, 2024 | dallasnews.com | Aaron Torres |Emily Brindley

Most Texas hospitals are required to ask patients for their immigration status under an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott that took effect Friday.
The nation's largest NIL event is coming to Las Vegas

Oct 16, 2024 | aarontorresonline.com | Aaron Torres

In the last few years you've probably heard the expression "college sports is evolving at a rapid rate." With the implementations of the transfer portal, NIL a House Settlement coming, that is certainly an accurate assessment. But while it's totally fair to say "college sports is rapidly evolving," it's more than fair to say the same about the NIL space.
Which key Texas politicians have the most impact on US immigration policy?

Sep 20, 2024 | theeagle.com | Aaron Torres

AARON TORRESDallas Morning News DALLAS — Immigration is one of the most contentious political topics of the 2024 presidential race. A sharp rise in the number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border since President Joe Biden took office has been a leading focus of Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. In April 2020, the U.S. Border Patrol recorded 16,000 encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border.
ELECTION 2024 | What you need to know about immigration law and the election

Sep 18, 2024 | texarkanagazette.com | Aaron Torres

DALLAS -- An increase in the number of undocumented migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border since President Joe Biden took office has been a leading focus for former President Donald Trump's campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris. But the issue of immigration goes beyond the presidential race as some states, including Texas, have taken steps to address the issue. Although Congress has the broadest power to regulate immigration, it has not passed a major immigration reform bill since 1986.
Which key Texas politicians have the most impact on US immigration policy?

Sep 18, 2024 | theeagle.com | Aaron Torres

DALLAS — Immigration is one of the most contentious political topics of the 2024 presidential race. A sharp rise in the number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border since President Joe Biden took office has been a leading focus of Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump. In April 2020, the U.S. Border Patrol recorded 16,000 encounters at the US-Mexico border, in December 2023, that number was nearly 250,000, according to a report by Pew Research.