Morning Wire Texas Sues Immigration NGO & Covid 19 Injury | 2.24.24
Feb 24, 2024
Texas is in a legal showdown with a Catholic NGO over allegations of supporting illegal immigration, raising questions about human trafficking and constitutional rights. Meanwhile, several GOP heavyweights are retiring, shaking up the political landscape ahead of the elections. On the health front, there's growing concern over the backlog in COVID-19 vaccine injury claims, highlighted by a congressional hearing revealing flaws in the reporting and compensation systems. These discussions illuminate the complexities of immigration and health policy in today's America.
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Texas Sues Catholic Nonprofit
- Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit, for allegedly facilitating illegal immigration.
- Paxton claims they are using taxpayer funds to harbor migrants and help them evade law enforcement.
GOP Retirements
- Several influential House Republicans, including committee chairs, are retiring.
- This raises questions about the GOP's majority and potential power shifts within the party.
Vaccine Injury Backlog
- A significant backlog of COVID-19 vaccine injury claims exists, with only 35 people processing over 10,000 claims.
- It's estimated it could take up to ten years to address the current backlog, causing delays in compensation.