🚨💔 Third Woman Dies Under Texas’ Abortion Ban After Delayed Miscarriage Treatment
🚨💥 Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico Could Devastate Texas Border Region, Economists Warn 🚫💥 Sheinbaum Rejects Trade War with U.S., Calls for Calm Amid Tariff Threats
🚨💔 Third Woman Dies Under Texas’ Abortion Ban After Delayed Miscarriage Treatment
Lizzie Presser & Kavitha Surana, ProPublica.- In a tragic case in Houston, Porsha Ngumezi, 35, bled to death while miscarrying after doctors opted not to perform a D&C (dilation and curettage), a standard procedure for managing miscarriage, due to Texas’ restrictive abortion laws. Despite heavy bleeding and a blood clotting disorder, the doctor chose to administer misoprostol instead, which failed to stop the bleeding. The cause of death was bleeding, and medical experts believe the D&C would have saved her life. The case highlights how abortion bans are leading to delays and improper care, even when the patient’s life is at risk. Multiple doctors and medical professionals have criticized the decision not to perform the D&C, fearing legal consequences under the state's abortion restrictions. This is the third reported death in Texas linked to a delayed D&C in miscarriage cases since the state’s abortion law tightened.
🚗🎓 Texas Community College 'Deserts' Hinder Black, Hispanic Students from Earning a Degree, Report Shows
Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune.- A recent study reveals that Black, Hispanic, and low-income Texas students living in "community college deserts" — areas more than 30 minutes from the nearest community college — are less likely to pursue higher education. These students face unique challenges, such as transportation costs and caretaking responsibilities, which can lead to higher dropout rates or decisions not to attend college at all. The research, which tracked public high school graduates from 2013 to 2017, also highlighted that students in rural or underserved areas with limited access to reliable broadband may struggle with remote learning options. The report suggests expanding community college access in these regions could be a cost-effective strategy to boost college enrollment, especially for underrepresented communities. The findings underscore the need for targeted policy changes to address these barriers.
📚⚖️ Trump's Deportation Pledge Fuels Fear Among Immigrant Students, Educators Warn
Bianca Vázquez Toness, AP Education Writer.- As President-elect Donald Trump promises mass deportations, educators across the U.S. are expressing concern about the chilling effect on immigrant children, fearing that the threat of deportations could keep many from attending school. Districts in immigrant-heavy areas like Chelsea, MA, and Beaverton, OR, are bracing for potential raids, with school staff already witnessing fear among students. While immigration officials avoid arresting people near schools, the possibility of policy changes, including the rescinding of protections for sensitive locations, is raising alarms. Legal experts warn that these threats could disrupt education for thousands of students. To combat the fear, some school districts are reinforcing policies to protect students from immigration enforcement and offering legal support to immigrant families.
🔍📱 Biden's Tech Could Empower Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Sarah Parvini, Garance Burke, and Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press.- President-elect Donald Trump's potential mass deportations could be bolstered by surveillance technologies developed under the Biden administration. These include AI-powered tools such as the "Hurricane Score" algorithm, which assesses immigrants' risk of absconding, and SmartLINK. This mobile app tracks immigrants under detention orders using facial recognition and geolocation. While the tools aim to manage immigrant cases more effectively, critics warn that AI's use could lead to discrimination and unfair treatment. Private prison companies like GEO Group are preparing to expand their role under the incoming administration, anticipating a surge in demand for monitoring and detention programs.
🚨💥 Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico Could Devastate Texas Border Region, Economists Warn
Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune.Experts warn that President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on Chinese products could drastically disrupt Texas' economy. With trade between Texas and Mexico totaling $272.3 billion in 2023, tariffs would significantly impact the border region, raising prices and reducing manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing jobs. Economists, like Jesus Cañas of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, argue that the tariffs would lead to higher consumer costs, making goods like Mexican avocados and beer more expensive. While some Texas officials support the move, they downplay the potential long-term economic damage. Additionally, Mexico may retaliate, escalating tensions.
🚫💥 Sheinbaum Rejects Trade War with U.S., Calls for Calm Amid Tariff Threats
Gaspar Vela, The San Diego Union-Tribune.- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed the possibility of a trade war with the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding over punitive measures. Sheinbaum warned that retaliatory tariffs would harm both nations’ economies, particularly in the auto industry, and urged Trump to cooperate on migration and drug trafficking. She will send a letter to Trump advocating for diplomatic solutions and highlighting the potential economic damage to U.S. consumers. Sheinbaum also plans to present a plan to reduce imports from China and strengthen trade ties within the T-MEC framework.