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politics20 days ago

Casar Targets Vance’s Tech Ties in 2028 AI Populist Strategy

Rep. Greg Casar is positioning himself as a leading Democratic voice on artificial intelligence by framing Vice President JD Vance as a proxy for Silicon Valley elites. Ahead of the 2028 election, Casar plans to argue that tech billionaires funded Vance’s rise and now use AI to enrich themselves at the public’s expense. This strategy aims to channel voter skepticism regarding AI data centers and automation into a broader economic populist message, contrasting with the party’s current lack of a unified stance on the issue.

via Politico|
#2028-election#ai-regulation#greg-casar
politics22 days ago

Progressives Back 20-Year Jail Ban on AI Superintelligence as Trump Meets Tech Chiefs

Ten House Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna, have joined Rep. Greg Casar’s 'Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act,' which would halt advanced AI development until a new regulatory body is established. The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, imposes a 20-year prison sentence for violations. This move highlights a split in the Democratic Party between progressives demanding strict controls and centrists favoring innovation-friendly rules, occurring just before a White House meeting between President Trump and AI executives.

via Politico|
#ai-regulation#bernie-sanders#congress
Congressman Visits Detained Venezuelan Shot by ICE, Demands Surgery
politics22 days ago

Congressman Visits Detained Venezuelan Shot by ICE, Demands Surgery

Rep. Greg Casar visited Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin, at a detention center in Pearsall, Texas. Casar reported that Garces Perez is in a wheelchair, still in pain, and has been advised by a specialist that he needs surgery to remove a bullet lodged near his spine. DHS maintains the detainee is receiving adequate care, while his attorney argues he was released from a hospital with the bullet still in his body. A federal judge has paused his deportation, and local officials are conducting independent investigations into the shooting.

via NBC News|
#greg-casar#ice#immigration
Judge blocks deportation of Austin man shot by ICE as surgery demand grows
immigration23 days ago

Judge blocks deportation of Austin man shot by ICE as surgery demand grows

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan DoorDash driver, requires surgery to remove a bullet lodged near his spine after being shot by an ICE officer in Austin on Sunday. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation, ordering him to appear in court on Sept. 30. While DHS claims the shooting followed an attempt to evade arrest, reports indicate the officer did not wear a body camera, sparking demands for transparency and medical care.

via The Texas Tribune|
#austin#body-cameras#greg-casar
technology-and-policy1 month ago

Sanders and Casar propose federal ban on artificial superintelligence

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are preparing legislation to ban artificial superintelligence and pause advanced AI development until a new regulatory agency is established. The proposal follows a series of AI-driven cyberattacks and reflects growing bipartisan concern over unregulated AI risks, though comprehensive congressional action remains stalled.

via Politico|
#ai-regulation#bernie-sanders#congressional-action
Austin shooting fuels partisan clash over immigration and gun policy
politics7 months ago

Austin shooting fuels partisan clash over immigration and gun policy

After a deadly downtown Austin shooting, Texas Republicans pressed for changes to immigration/naturalization processes while Democrats urged stricter gun laws, highlighting a sharp partisan divide ahead of primary elections. The gunman, a naturalized Senegalese citizen, sparked debate over vetting and border policy; FBI is investigating as a potential act of terrorism, and officials cautioned against politicizing the tragedy while some lawmakers tied gun violence to immigration policy.

via The Texas Tribune|
#chip-roy#greg-abbott#greg-casar
Texas Redistricting Sparks Political and Racial Tensions
politics1 year ago

Texas Redistricting Sparks Political and Racial Tensions

Texas Democrats are facing a potential internal conflict as redistricting could force long-standing Rep. Lloyd Doggett and rising star Rep. Greg Casar into a competitive race for the same district, amid broader Republican efforts to redraw districts favoring GOP seats. The situation highlights ongoing Democratic struggles with internal generational and strategic divisions, while Republicans aim to consolidate power through gerrymandering.

via Axios|
#democratic-infighting#gerrymandering#greg-casar
"Democrats Introduce Bill to Connect Texas Grid to National Power Grids"
energy-policy2 years ago

"Democrats Introduce Bill to Connect Texas Grid to National Power Grids"

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar has filed a bill to connect Texas' energy grid to neighboring states, aiming to end the state's energy isolation and improve reliability. The bill would mandate coordination with federal regulators and neighboring grid-operating organizations to create high-voltage interconnections, potentially reducing power costs for consumers and allowing Texas to sell more renewable energy. However, the bill faces opposition due to concerns about increased federal oversight and potential threats to the state's energy independence.

via Austin Monitor|
#energy-grid#energy-policy#federal-oversight