AIRC, S-Comm, and the Fight for Immigrants' Rights

Immigrants' rights activists call on Commissioners to defund Sheriff

"...FY2015 budget requests to the Commissioners Court. Supporters of immigrants’ rights will be there as well, demanding that Commissioners..."

Aug. 13, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Austin Responds to the Refugees

As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly, behind the scenes.

"...As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly, behind..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Latino Civil Rights Group Cuts Ties With Southwest Key

UnidosUS cuts East Austin nonprofit out of funding and affiliate benefits

"...Key's migrant youth shelters, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy group has severed ties with the nonprofit...."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Immigrant Supporters Make Themselves Heard

Millions of people across the country take to streets in response to anti-immigrant legislation

"...al Qaeda. Of course, there were the voices of immigrant advocates vying for attention in the din, trying to..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Point Austin: Outside Looking in

Not much comfort – or leadership – on the GOP ballot

"...GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights"), always a sobering exercise. We Austinites tend to congratulate ourselves on our progressive political sentiments,..."

May 18, 2012 News Column by Michael King

New Name, Same Game

S-Comm's end hasn't lessened the fear of deportation for Travis County's immigrants

"...assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement with deportations by holding immigrants in custody until ICE agents could pick them up..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Texans March for Immigration Reform

Friday's rally will challenge the Legislature's silence

"...national conversation. Friday's March for Humane Immigration Reform in Austin is ready to seize the moment...."

Feb. 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Big Brother Sets Eyes on Immigrants

Footage from last week's capitol demo against new detention center

"...A crowd of Texas immigrant and civil rights organizations rallied together on the steps..."

June 27, 2011 News Post by Katie Tomasino

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...Immigrant rights advocates keep a running tally...."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Immigrants Tell Country to 'Listen Up'

Thousands take to Austin streets for immigrant rights rally and march

"...year in a row, a flood of flag-waving, sign-toting immigrants and supporters spilled out of the Capitol's front gates..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

S-Comm Troubles: Not Just for Latinos!

Asian and African immigrants get caught in the sheriff's net, too

"...program – generally perceived as aimed primarily at Hispanic immigrants – is casting a much wider net. The federal..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Immigration Update

Congress not making immigration legislation progress; and local immigrant rights organizers gather to call attention to those separated from their families via detention or deportation

"...Vegas called Operation Return to Sender, ICE arrested 109 immigrants. But they deported only 35. The rest were held..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Hamilton Digs In: Won't End 'S-Comm'

Travis County Sheriff bucks opposition

"...Immigrants' rights advocates applauded last week's action by City Council,..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

AIRC Changes Leadership

"...Long the public face of the Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition, Alejandro Caceres recently left his post..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature

Then There's This: Our Ill-Advised Relationship With ICE

Travis County runs a brisk deportation business, as other entitites call it quits

"...exercise in striking terror in the households of hardworking immigrant families across Travis County...."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...speaker chair vacated Headlines• Continuing heavy rain mostly spared Austin but caused disastrous flooding north and west of Travis..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

At S-Comm Forum, Both Sides Dig In

Sheriff claims his hands are tied

"...TC Major Darren Long, ACLU of Texas’ Satinder Singh, Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition Executive Director Alejandro Caceres, Amelia Ruiz..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

S-Comm: Hamilton Fans Backlash

Sheriff Hamilton continues to back S-Comm, even as sheriffs across the country reject it

"...– designed to help federal immigration officials deport undocumented immigrants – was less notable for its official action than..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

'Secure Communities' Program Drives Fear

Local civil rights groups call for end to federal program

"...A coalition of Travis County civil rights groups are calling on..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Casar Calls Out Landlords

Supports D4 renters' suit alleging breach of contract

"...As the city continues to gentrify, many Austinites may more readily think of food trucks than homes..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Council Slams ‘S-Comm’

Unanimous vote rejects county participation in deportation program

"...and Customs Enforcement agency, ostensibly designed to identify undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds, and to target them for deportation...."

June 27, 2014 News Post by Tony Cantú

Headlines

"...rallied Monday at the Cap­itol in defense of women's rights, as Gov. Rick Perry's second special session gaveled to..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature

Opposition to Social Security 'No Match' Letters Mounting

Activists take action against Department of Homeland Security plans to turn Social Security 'no match' letters into a vehicle for immigration enforcement

"...In Austin, the Workers Defense Project, one of several local groups..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Two Snapshots, One Problem

Hispanics won battles this week that they shouldn't have had to fight

"...last week with an e-mail from the office of Austin Capital Management, a hedge fund, with the caption: "Important..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Child Refugees in Need

Austin churches and nonprofits extend a helping hand

"...The Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition has launched a campaign to raise..."

July 23, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Governor Tough Guy Beats His Chest

Perry sends troops to border for more press coverage

"...is nonsensical and exposing National Guard officers to civil rights liability in federal court. … “Obviously, it’s important to..."

July 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar: May 27-June 3

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday27..."

May 28, 2010 News Column

Civics 101

"...THE FUTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EAST AUSTIN As more and more people move to Austin, some..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Column

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The Austin Water Utility has broken ground on new "green infrastructure"..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Some good citizenship for your to-do list this week, Aug. 7-13

"...the issue, see Committee Approves Bus Fare Hike. 4pm. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, 499-7480. Free. www.busatx.org...."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature

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