Category: Politics & Policy
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Death in ICE Custody at Fort Bliss Raises Hard Questions for Texas Officials
The death of a detainee at an ICE facility on Fort Bliss has placed Texas at the center of a growing national debate over immigration enforcement, detainee safety, and federal accountability. Conflicting official accounts and a pending autopsy have raised urgent questions about what happened inside Camp East Montana—and what Texans should expect next.
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Texas Law Enforcement’s AI Surveillance Boom Raises Transparency and Accountability Questions
A Texas Observer investigation reveals concerns over law enforcement’s use of AI surveillance tools like Tangles, which allows data collection without warrants. Critics argue it expands government surveillance without safeguards or accountability. With millions spent and limited results, the debate highlights the need for transparency and clear standards governing such technologies.
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Texas Social Studies Rewrite Puts History, Civics, and Chronology Back at the Center
Texas is revising its social studies curriculum, known as TEKS, to emphasize a chronological approach to history and civics education amid declining civic literacy. Backed by the Texas State Board of Education, the changes include a focus on U.S. and Texas history while also addressing a mandate on teaching communist atrocities. Critics express concerns over…
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