Vianna Davila
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What ProPublica Is Doing to Build a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. ProPublica is committed to increasing the diversity of our workplace as well as the journalism community more broadly, while ensuring equal opportunities for all. Each year we publish a report on those efforts. This is the report for 2025; here are our past reports.
A Trump DOJ could bring an end to the yearslong investigation of his ally Ken Paxton
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A Trump DOJ could bring an end to the yearslong investigation of his ally Ken Paxton
(The Texas Tribune and ProPublica) — When President Donald Trump appeared in a New York courtroom last spring to face a slew of criminal charges, he was joined by a rotating cadre of lawyers, campaign aides, his family — and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Problems voting on Election Day? Tell us your stories. Original
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. As Texans head to the polls to vote on Election Day, some may have trouble actually casting a ballot. An investigation by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Votebeat recently found, for example, that at least 10 U.S. citizens living in the state were erroneously removed from the voter rolls because they were incorrectly labeled as noncitizens.
She Supports Trump’s Anti-Immigration Policies. Texas Incorrectly Flagged Her as a “Noncitizen” on Its Voting Rolls.
Articulated Insight – “News, Race and Culture in the Information Age” Trump’s immigration policies was mistakenly classified as a noncitizen on the state’s voting rolls, highlighting systemic flaws. A Texas voter, backing Trump’s immigration stance, wrongly tagged as noncitizen, ignites debate on voter roll accuracy. She Supports Trump’s Anti-Immigration Policies.
She Supports Trump’s Anti-Immigration Policies. Texas Incorrectly Flagged Her as a “Noncitizen” on Its Voting Rolls.
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Trump supporter labeled a noncitizen and kicked off Texas’ voter rolls
Mary Howard-Elley fervently believes illegal immigration in the U.S. is a critical problem that only former President Donald Trump can solve. She says the continuation of his border wall and promised mass deportations will make the country safer. She agrees with Trump’s unfounded claims that Democrats are opening the borders to allow noncitizens to vote, fearing that it could ultimately cost him the election. Howard-Elley didn’t pay much attention when Texas Gov.
She Supports Trump’s Anti-Immigration Policies. Texas Incorrectly Flagged Her as a “Noncitizen” on Its Voting Rolls.
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1 day ago Experts weigh in on a common misconception about international travel. A couple of years ago, I was invited to attend a friend’s July wedding in his wife’s hometown in northern Italy. As the date approached, I remarked to another friend who was also planning to travel from the U.S. for the …
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This Trump supporter was labeled a noncitizen and kicked off Texas’ voter rolls
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Mary Howard-Elley fervently believes illegal immigration in the U.S. is a critical problem that only former President Donald Trump can solve. She says the continuation of his border wall and promised mass deportations will make the country safer. She agrees with Trump’s unfounded claims that Democrats are opening the borders to allow noncitizens to vote, fearing that it could ultimately cost him the election. Howard-Elley didn’t pay much attention when Texas Gov.
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How election officials prepare for the risk of political violence in swing states
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat’s free national newsletter here. After two apparent attempts on former President Donald Trump’s life, shootings at an Arizona Democratic field office, as well as the arrest of an Afghan national who had planned a terrorist attack on Election Day, the threat of violence has become a fact of American politics. Memories of the Jan.
Texas lawmakers signal push to require proof of citizenship from voters
Texas lawmakers Wednesday signaled plans to consider a new law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, though even one of the strongest supporters of such legislation acknowledged instances of noncitizens voting are rare. During a Senate State Affairs committee hearing, lawmakers expressed interest in reviving legislation modeled on a proof of citizenship requirement in Arizona, currently the only state with such a requirement in force. Lt. Gov.
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Texas lawmakers signal push to require proof of citizenship from voters Original
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Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. This article is co-published with Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration, and with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive Votebeat’s newsletters here and ProPublica’s biggest stories here.
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Georgia Judge Rules Election Officials Must Count All Votes and Certify Results
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. A Georgia judge ruled this week that county election board members cannot block the certification of votes based on suspicions of fraud or error. The ruling, if it stands, puts to rest the question of whether local election officials would be allowed to throw out individual precincts from county vote totals if they suspect fraud or error.
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Gov. Greg Abbott boasted that Texas removed 6,500 noncitizens from its voter rolls. That number was likely inflated.
From Votebeat: Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power, and with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom that engages with Texans. Sign up to receive ProPublica’s biggest stories here and The Texas Tribune’s newsletters here.
Texas’ voter rolls and noncitizens: What you need to know Original
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. One of its discussion topics is noncitizens who are registered to vote. The above video may appear blank until the hearing starts.
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Right-Wing Activists Pushed False Claims About Election Fraud. Now They’re Recruiting Poll Workers in Swing States.
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Wisconsin Watch. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. Ahead of the 2024 election, activists who have promoted debunked claims about election fraud are recruiting poll workers to serve in swing states and report concerns. In the past, activists focused on poll watchers, volunteers who only observe and flag concerns.
Greg Abbott Boasted That Texas Removed 6,500 Noncitizens From Its Voter Rolls. That Number Was Likely Inflated.
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Greg Abbott Boasted That Texas Removed 6,500 Noncitizens From Its Voter Rolls. That Number Was Likely Inflated.
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In Texas, a Republican hunt for voter fraud barrels through the homes of Hispanic Democrats Cecilia Castellano was still in bed when the two agents rang her doorbell at 6 a.m. The men said they were with the office of the Texas Attorney-General, and they had a search warrant. Ms. Castellano has no criminal record. When she asked the agents why they had come, they told her: “We don’t know, …
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Judge reportedly strikes down Texas law that Ken Paxton frequently uses to investigate companies and nonprofits
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Judge reportedly strikes down Texas law that Ken Paxton frequently uses to investigate companies and nonprofits Original
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Attorney General Ken Paxton can’t use a state statute that he repeatedly relies on to scrutinize various companies and nonprofits — including an El Paso migrant shelter network and a nonprofit focused on increasing Latinos’ civic participation — after a federal magistrate judge on Friday ruled the tool unconstitutional, according to Bloomberg Law.
Proposition 140 would overhaul Arizona’s election system. Here’s what to know.
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. Out of the 13 propositions on Arizona’s ballot this year, Proposition 140 stands to have the greatest effect on the state’s elections.
El Fiscal General Ken Paxton apunta a una organización sin fines de lucro de El Paso que ofrece servicios legales a migrantes
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Attorney General Ken Paxton targets El Paso nonprofit that offers legal services to migrants
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting another nonprofit that works with immigrant clients, this time for alleged violations of consumer protection laws — a fresh argument that the El Paso-based organization says is an overreach of the state agency’s authority.
August primary ballot design means thousands of Michigan votes likely won’t be counted Original
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. Every other August in Michigan, thousands of votes are rejected because the voters didn’t pay attention to the directions on their primary ballot, or didn’t understand them.
Judge Denies Texas Attorney General’s Efforts to Use Consumer Protection Law to Shut Down a Migrant Shelter
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues.
Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. An El Paso judge on Tuesday denied Texas’ efforts to shut down a migrant shelter network that Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed was violating state law by helping people he suspected of being undocumented immigrants.
Judge Denies Texas Attorney General’s Efforts to Use Consumer Protection Law to Shut Down a Migrant Shelter
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues.
We’re Releasing Our Full, Unedited Interview With Joe Biden From September
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. In the wake of President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance, his opponents and most major media organizations have pointed out that he has done few interviews that give the public an opportunity to hear him speak without a script or teleprompters. Defend the facts. Support independent journalism by donating to ProPublica.
Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter Original
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. An El Paso judge on Tuesday denied Texas’ efforts to shut down a migrant shelter network that Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed was violating state law by helping people he suspected of being undocumented immigrants.
Easily Search the Finances of 527s With ProPublica’s New Database
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Each year, people and companies contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to tax-exempt political organizations in an effort to influence elections nationwide. These organizations, commonly known as 527s after a section of the tax code, can raise unlimited sums for political spending.
What Idaho’s Republican Primary Tells Us About America’s Culture Wars
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. For years, Idaho has been at the vanguard of the culture wars that are playing out in conservative states across the country.
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How Ken Paxton is stretching the boundaries of consumer protection laws to pursue political targets
From The Texas Tribune: The men knocked on the door of a two-story, red-brick building in downtown El Paso one chilly morning in February. When a volunteer answered, they handed her a document they said gave them the right to go inside and review records kept by Annunciation House, a nonprofit that for decades has served immigrants and refugees seeking shelter. An employee phoned Ruben Garcia, the nonprofit’s director and founder, who was at one of the organization’s other properties.
Ken Paxton Uses Consumer Protection Laws to Pursue Political Targets Original
This article first appeared at ProPublica and the Texas Tribune. The men knocked on the door of a two-story, red-brick building in downtown El Paso one chilly morning in February. When a volunteer answered, they handed her a document they said gave them the right to go inside and review records kept by Annunciation House, a nonprofit that for decades has served immigrants and refugees seeking shelter.
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