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DACAEL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A federal judge has ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and activist Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago must be released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody no later than Thursday, Oct. 2. Xochitl-orderDownload U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone granted Santiago's release on Wednesday, Oct. 1, saying that "detaining her without any individualized reasons deprives her of h…See the Story
Federal Judge Orders Release of DACA Recipient, Activist
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Republican Party · TexasThe attached video originally aired on Aug 23, 2025, as part of KXAN's State of Texas. This story was first published on Sept. 29, 2025 by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. (The Texas Tribune) — This week, a trio of federal judges will consider whether Texas can use its new congressional map in the 2026 elect…See the Story
Can Texas Use Its New Congressional Map for 2026? A Trio of Judges Will Decide.
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Education · El PasoThe Trump administration’s decision to freeze hundreds of millions of dollars for a 60-year-old program designed to help students get a college education has created uncertainty among many institutions of higher education in recent weeks. That is not the case at El Paso Community College, which announced Wednesday that the Department of Education had awarded it a five-year, $3.7 million grant to continue its TRIO Student Support Services program…See the Story
EPCC receives $3.7 million TRIO grant as federal freeze disrupts student support nationwide
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