Travis County DA Challenges Daniel Perry Pardon

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Travis County DA Challenges Daniel Perry Pardon
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Travis County District Attorney José Garza is seeking to overturn Governor Greg Abbott's pardon of Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. Garza argues that Abbott's intervention disrupted the judicial process and exceeded his authority. The pardon, influenced by conservative voices, has sparked controversy and calls for a federal investigation into potential civil rights violations.

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