D.A. Unveils New Civil Rights Division

Moore says division will replace Critical Incident Unit

"...Incident Unit (which investigated all critical incidents) as the Civil Rights Division, a more robust division, overseen by Assistant..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...Lone Star border program was under federal investigation for civil rights violations like any well-intentioned, deeply concerned father of..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Staying Hospitable During Our Nation's Division

Local restaurateurs discuss civility at the table

"...second inaugural speech, delivered in March 1865 when the Civil War was winding down and the South had all..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...of itself, is a violation of residents' Fourth Amendment rights to proper search and seizure...."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Last Rights

"...out, is not an easy sell. As a longtime civil lawyer and the owner of several valuable downtown properties,..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Quote of the Week

D.A. Margaret Moore discusses her new Civil Rights Division

"...– District Attorney Margaret Moore, discussing her office’s new Civil Rights Division at the Chronicle office on Tuesday..."

April 14, 2017 News Column

Incoming D.A. José Garza Locks in Leadership Team

New hires emphasize accountability, empathy

"...Booker will lead a newly created joint division overseeing juvenile and Child Protect­ive Services cases. Although juvenile..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...misapplication of fiduciary property," a second-degree felony. Allegedly, TCSO civilian employee Susan Rank failed to record the deposit of..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...as deference to the potential demands of the Voting Rights Act -- and partly at the insistence of Rep...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Civil Matters: District Attorney Margar­et Moore announced plans for a..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature

APD Shooting: What went down

Officer shoots and kills 25-year-old after scuffle early Sunday in East Austin, Department of Justice to investigate APD's use-of-force tactics

"...just two days after city officials announced that the civil rights division of the U.S. Department of Justice would..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...discriminatory effect." – December 2003 staff memo of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, concluding that..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

The feds give their blessing to the new map, though the courts may still object

"...letter notes that DOJ preclearance (required under the Voting Rights Act) does not bar other litigation against the map..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Law of the Land

The Present: Has Hopwood Changed the World?

"...for the Hopwood plaintiffs was the Center for Individual Rights (CIR), which has been described in the media as..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Nicole Kleman

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...also announced an eight-person transition team, chaired by Texas Civil Rights Project president Mimi Marziani, that will help the..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Horses Stolen! Barn Door Confirmed Unlocked!

Long suppressed, Department of Justice memorandum recommended that the re-redistricting map forced upon the Legislature by Tom DeLay and his cronies should be rejected, because it did not sufficiently protect the rights of minority Texans

"...Justice memorandum prepared by the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division. As long suspected, the professional staff of..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...related to certain shootings have already played out in civil courts. As a result, the City of Austin has..."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Officer-Involved Shootout?

"Sometimes perceptions are not always 100% accurate," says Chief Manley

"...differently than it used to. See "D.A. Unveils New Civil Rights Division" for more...."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...he helped block a vote to renew the Voting Rights Act last week. Texas Republicans objected to provisions requiring..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

"Juntos/Together" Ties Austin's Activist Past and Present

Shedding light on action & initiatives by local minority communities

"...Students marching down the streets for their rights, incidents of police brutality against minority community members, and..."

March 28, 2018 Arts Post by Acacia Coronado

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...Lobbying for the rights of gays and lesbians is not always an easy..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...continues, “the case was not forwarded to the D.A.’s Civil Rights Division.”..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: About That D.A. Race ...

Point Austin dissents from the Chronicle Editorial Board’s view of the incumbent

"...• She established a Civil Rights Division and Civil Rights Advisory Council, enabling conviction..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Column by Michael King

T. Don Hutto Abuse Case Goes to FBI

Laura Monterrosa's sexual assault saga continues

"...Antonio field office, Austin Resident Agency Office, and the Civil Rights Division have now taken over the case as..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fighting Sexual Assault

Amid growing national momentum, UT-Austin takes steps to protect incoming students

"...the increasing number of federal complaints filed with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice by students..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Austin ISD: The Resegregationists

Pearce, Garcia to be single sex schools, IDEA back tonight

"...ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-3 to institute gender division across much of East Austin, starting in the 2014-15..."

Jan. 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...the Austin NAACP and Jim Harrington with the Texas Civil Rights Project, who were concerned about the use of..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Canyon Creek Rebels Target MUD Lawsuit

Municipal utility district board members resist suggestion they withdraw federal suit

"...this year to overturn Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which requires every electoral body in nine states..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Briefs argue the usual subjects in preparation for next month's trial

"...preclearing the new map for compliance with the Voting Rights Act, and were encouraged by the thoroughness of the..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Redistricting: GOP Has Lock – But Dems Have Key

Can Obama's DOJ thwart DeLay-style footwork?

"...Justice Department to review the lines through the Voting Rights Act," noted Karl-Thomas Musselman, publisher of the Burnt Orange..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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