Colony Ridge Developer Sues Alex Jones for Defamation Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Claims in Texas
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| Original publisher | NYT — US |
| Canonical URL | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/us/lawsuit-alex-jones-sanctuary-city-houston.html |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 09:01:59 +0000 |
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| Last seen | 2026-05-21T09:11:11.925Z |
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }U.S. Immigration CrackdownICE WarehousesSkilled Workers Visa FeesNew Jersey Detention CenterBirthright CitizenshipAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTAlex Jones Is Sued by Housing Developer That Was Under Political FireThe suit in Texas was an attempt by the owners of the development known as Colony Ridge to repair its the image after years of Republican and Democratic attacks.Listen · 5:47 min Share full article4A home under construction in Colony Ridge, a quickly growing community near Houston, in 2023.Credit...Danielle Villasana for The New York TimesBy J.
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