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Clarifying claim ICE deported Mexican rescue workers who helped in Texas floods
The rumor stemmed from an AI-generated video that appeared to show Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorsing the alleged deportation of Mexican volunteers.
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Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.
Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a ...
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Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'
The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.
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Sirens, gauges and flood prevention: What the Texas Legislature could do in response to Hill Country disaster
Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on ...