Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that he has formally requested the U.S. Department of Justice investigate what he describes as
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Daily Pulse · August 21, 2026
PoliticsTexas Governor Calls for Federal Investigation into Airport Religious Washing Stations, Citing Discrimination Concerns
Governor Greg Abbott has escalated his concerns over Islamic foot-washing facilities at Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental Airports, referring the matter to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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