Texas Gov Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas through 2027
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remained supportive of ICE, but said the Trump administration needs "to recalibrate" its approach.
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The comments come as more Republicans are pressing for an investigation into federal immigration tactics after a second protester was shot and killed.
Governor Greg Abbott said ICE needs to rethink its approach, while Senator Ted Cruz says the agency risks losing credibility amid the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
"In general, we need to have respect for law enforcement officers in the country."
In a letter to the heads of state agencies, Governor Greg Abbott said that his decision had been taken in light of ‘recent reports of abuse in the federal H-1B visa program’. Separately, he also announced a ban on China-linked firms from state systems.
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Republican governor urges rethink in Washington on immigration as Democrats blame aggressive federal raids for the unrest.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) pushed for the White House to “recalibrate” its immigration operations in Minnesota in the wake of a second deadly shooting in Minneapolis by federal immigration authorities.