SUMMARY: A federal judge in Texas has struck down President Biden’s immigration plan that aimed to expedite citizenship for illegal foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens. The plan included expanding DACA protections and creating a “Keeping Families Together” program to grant “parole in place” (PIP) status to noncitizens. Texas and 16 other states sued, claiming this violated federal law. Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lacked the authority to implement the PIP program, halting its execution and blocking the amnesty plan amid claims of escalating illegal border crossings under Biden’s administration.

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SUMMARY: On Tuesday, Texas voters elected Republican judges to appellate courts, flipping two courts in traditionally Democratic areas. All incumbent Democratic justices were ousted from the 1st and 14th Courts of Appeals, which handle civil and criminal cases. Republicans also won significant victories in the 4th, 5th, and 13th Courts, securing majorities in these previously Democratic strongholds. Overall, Republicans were successful across five courts, while nine incumbent Republican justices were reelected. A nonpartisan movement driven by rising crime urged voter change, and substantial financial support, including from billionaire Elon Musk, enhanced Republican judicial efforts, contributing to a notable election result shift in Texas.

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SUMMARY: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s efforts to influence Texas elections by targeting three Republican Texas Supreme Court justices with millions in funding failed, as voters re-elected incumbents Jimmy Blacklock, John Devine, and Jane Bland. Holder, backed by notable Democrats, aimed to alter Republican dominance through the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), but Texas voters decisively rejected his agenda. Criticized for his controversial tenure, Holder alleged that the justices prioritized ideology over impartiality. Following the election results, re-elected Justice Blacklock emphasized the need for judges to uphold laws as written, reflecting a clear choice by Texans for stability in their judiciary.

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