Split Decision

"...Directed by: Marcy Garriott. Starring: Jesus Gabriel Sandoval Chavez, Jesus Sandoval and Rosario Sandoval. A documentary so..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

A Million to Juan

"...Ruben Blades, Polly Draper, Cheech Marin, Edward James Olmos and Paul Williams. Unlike the ongoing boom in films made..."

May 20, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Crossing Over

Various characters who are ensnared within the dogged machinery of the American immigration system become the subjects of this multistrand narrative.

"...Sturgess, Alice Eve, Cliff Curtis, Alice Braga, Summer Bishil and Justin Chon. Characters of various nationalities, all ensnared within..."

March 27, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Letters at 3AM

The pattern repeats across the country. Talk tough against immigrants for the redneck vote, then stop any anti-immigrant operation that costs businesses money – which means all of 'em.

"...Arizona, "Cochise County's 83 deputies patrol an area of rangeland, high desert and mountains larger than Connecticut." Cochise County..."

July 7, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Rio Grande No Longer?

An overview of the ecological crisis along the Rio Grande

"...A patchwork of agricultural lands, booming border towns, and fast-growing cities line the Lower..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...be advised that the subject is a Mariel Cuban and represents a particularly high risk for assault and escape."..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Holiday Greetings From the INS: Hit the Road

Austin's Jamal family faces forced deportation to an unknown destination

"...for the six members of the Jamal family -- and they did not contain good news. The letters, from..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Compassionate Profiling

The Austin Police Department is helping John Ashcroft's dragnet; critics say they may be violating state and city law in doing so.

"...the Austin American-Statesman presented the APD's assistance as benevolent and high-minded: "Officers will accompany federal agents ... to make..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...jail after a recent setback dealt by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Lavernia was convicted of several sexual..."

June 8, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Conran Deported?

Robert Conran's prison ordeal is finally over, but now he must struggle against deportation.

"...not commit, 44-year-old Robert Conran is being paroled -- and, most likely, deported. On Feb. 25, Conran lost his..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The Border Patrol settles a suit by several environmental groups, who claimed that the agency's beefed-up efforts at the border have harmed several endangered species.

"...gap in the paramilitary operations that attend the Rio Grande, which separates the U.S. from its southern neighbor. So,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Well-Founded Fear

"...Directed by: Shari Robertson and Michael Camerini. Ever wonder how the decisions are made..."

May 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Was Jane Campos Fired for Telling the Truth?

"...Campos contends that the Immigration and Naturalization Service, which pays Bastrop County to incarcerate..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature

Against All Odds

"...you must file a Freedom of Information Act request. And even then there's no guarantee the agency will release..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

S-Comm: Hamilton Fans Backlash

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

"...participation in "Secure Communities" – designed to help federal immigration officials deport undocumented immigrants – was less notable for..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Men at Work

City's day laborer program undergoes successful overhaul

"...which they are interdependent, they quickly turn the tables and start asking their own questions: "What do the people..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Residential Glossary

"...Naturalized Citizen: An immigrant who has applied for and received citizenship status from the Immigration and Naturalization Service..."

June 27, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

¡Bueno Wayno!

"...all the good stuff -- Best of '96 "Best Sandwich" and the "wayno" write-up on the joint in the..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...show of unity, the City Council, city staff, boards and commissions, environmentalists, and neighbors all support Austin's proposed pipeline..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

"...a platform. They work for peace, grassroots democracy, social and economic justice and, above all, ecologically sustainable society. They..."

April 14, 2000 Column

Articulations

A family of Austin artists faces deportation, playwright Cyndi Williams gets some recognition in Big D, and Arts Center Stage both gives and gets.

"...feel much like that to the family of Mo and Shahla Jamal. On Dec. 16, 2002, these two local..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Letters at 3AM

Weapons of Mass Deception

"...days following 9/11, George W. Bush began speaking of "homeland security." Even then, some of us thought the phrase..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Buried Alive

The "Freedom Flotilla"

"...Cuban jails — a fact that has stigmatized the thousands of others who embarked on the infamous "Freedom Flotilla"..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Count Me In

there's power in numbers with the census 2000 data.

"...Travis County lost as a result of that undercount; and the number of major federal programs that use census..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Portrait of a Refugee

"...six members of the Jamal family – Mo, Shahla, and their four sons – were forced to pack up..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, Central Texas, and elsewhere.

"...call the attention of the people to the crime and outrage which are about to be perpetrated on them."..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

"RIGHT THIS WRONG"

"...Border Patrol helped aim the gun that killed Esequiel Hernandez Jr. near the Texas-Mexico border. That's the conclusion of..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature

Articulations

A family of Austin artists facing deportation stays a little longer, and Zachary Scott Theatre Center postpones its Parade.

"...Local artists Mo and Shahla Jamal, who were told by the Immigration and..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Reefer Madness: Don't Talk About It

El Paso City Council's resolution calling for an 'open debate' on legalizing drugs draws threats of funding cuts

"...the El Paso City Council has received from a handful of elected officials – including U.S. Rep. Silves­tre Reyes..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...like eating vegetables or doing chores." -- City Council candidate Brewster McCracken, telling supporters he's willing to do the..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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