Biden Asks Supreme Court to Let Feds Cut Razor Wire at the Border

Feds say wire blocks Border Patrol from carrying out duties

"...once again confronting Gov. Greg Abbott’s attempts to stop immigration from Mexico...."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again

Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds

"...and state police – who are not trained in immigration law and have no authority to enforce it –..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

“Troubling Data” From APD on ICE

Austin police assisted or cooperated with immigration officials nearly 600 times between January and December 2018

"...Austin Police Department has assisted or cooperated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) nearly 600 times between January..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ICE Attacks!

Immigration took a beating this year from both the federal and state government

"...Fear swept the immigrant community in February when U.S. Immigration and Cus­toms Enforcement raided Austin as part of a..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Adler, Mayors to Meet With Sessions

Friday AG letter to “sanctuary cities” raises new alarm

"...not including Austin – requesting “proof” of communication with immigration officials...."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council Slams ‘S-Comm’

Unanimous vote rejects county participation in deportation program

"...formally opposing the federal Secure Communities program, through which immigration officials identify jail inmates for deportation – including large..."

June 27, 2014 News Post by Tony Cantú

Banners Without Errors

Who wins the protest spelling bee, immigration reformers or tea baggers?

"...biggest differences between the tea party crew and the immigration reform advocates that marched in Austin this weekend? Well,..."

May 4, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Asian American Film Festival: '9500 Liberty'

A free screening of Eric Byler's immigration doc has been added to the schedule

"...the just-added screening of Eric Byler’s new documentary about immigration policy...."

Nov. 13, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Here's What a New Border Bill Would Do to Texas

"Most dangerous" immigration bill ever takes the stage

"...Republicans moved forward with their promise to tackle their..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

ICE Draws Fire for “Sham” Detention Contracts

Local groups say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shouldn't get away with sidestepping federal protocol

"...state and local groups are warning Congress that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shouldn't get away with sidestepping federal..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Sun Is Also a Star

Is it destiny that brings these two lovers together, or the bland demands of a YA adaptation?

"...Gen Z spin on Before Sunrise, complicated by U.S. immigration law, The Sun Is Also a Star pairs a..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...the move was meant as a deterrent for undocumented immigration. "If you don't like that, then don't smuggle children..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Happy End

Michael Haneke creates a mosaic of French bourgeois life.

"...connection, suicide, aging, culpability, guilt, quality of life, Brexit, immigration, refugees – all emerge and recede, finally coming together..."

Dec. 21, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Education for All Residents

The school system supports its students, no matter their immigration status

"...students are entitled to a public education, regardless of immigration status. It's also the ruling Austin ISD's board of..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Robert Rules, OK?

Plaza Saltillo inches forward, Capitol views move East, and tears flow

"...City Council Thursday, Feb. 16, as tensions simmered over immigration, questions of “equity” obscured the Capitol views, and the..."

Feb. 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Sheriff Won't Play Nice With ICE

TCSO on new "policy on cooperation" with federal immigration agency

"...policy concerning how her office will work with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday. The sheriff plans..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

One Court, Three Decisions

SCOTUS rules on three Texas cases impacting abortion, affirmative action, and immigration

"...Texans have anxiously awaited influential decisions on abortion rights, immigration, and affirmative action. Leaving all three rulings to the..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Samba

The latest from the directors of the French hit The Intouchables

"...There are some interesting insights into France’s immigration problems in Samba, its bureaucracy and racism, and the..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Hightower Report

An immigration loophole for rich foreigners

"...mention it, but the USA has a very special immigration loophole known as "golden visas" for the world's one-percenters...."

March 20, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Spare Parts

This movie about undocumented teens building an attention-grabbing robot stands and delivers.

"...naive movie. At heart, it’s a subtle plea for immigration reform, underscoring the potential contributions that unauthorized residents in..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Van de Putte, Patrick Square Off in Only Lt. Gov. Debate

Patrick sticks to right-wing rhetoric; says one debate enough

"...platform points when it came to education, health care, immigration, reproductive rights and marriage equality during Monday evening’s lieutenant..."

Sept. 30, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

"Magistration Center" for APD?

Plan could save money, sidestep S-Comm immigration holds

"...for some people arrested without documentation (the hold enables immigration officials to run fingerprints and check the arrestee's status,..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Chinese Puzzle

A large extended family becomes the natural, yet sometimes awkward outgrowth of modern-day relationships In this romantic piece from France.

"...one, and in an arranged marriage to satisfy the immigration authorities...."

May 30, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Machete

Robert Rodriguez fulfills his early promise with this Mexploitation action film that also catapults Danny Trejo into full-fledged superhero status.

"...as a day laborer in Texas, where a rabid anti-immigration movement is in full flourish, seen primarily in the..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dostana

New Bollywood film is set entirely in Miami and is a romantic comedy about two men who pose as gay roommates to rent an apartment, which sends the wrong signal to women.

"...roommates in order to rent an apartment and foil immigration. However, both men desire the same woman, but she's..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gangs of New York

The Lower East Side gang wars of the 1860s are brought to life by Scorsese.

"...leader of the Nativist gang who oppose the Irish immigration that is inundating the city. Day-Lewis casts a terrifying..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Resort

"...her streetwise son navigating the dreary waters of British immigration. What begins as a social drama reportedly morphs into..."

April 20, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Warrior Marks

"...oceans and continents and cultures with the spread of immigration? Warrior Marks is the most articulate and provocative film..."

Oct. 14, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Million to Juan

"...vendor in East Los Angeles, who, thanks to the Immigration and Naturalization Service's outdated bureaucracy, is considered an illegal..."

May 20, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Combination Platter

"...the film takes on a sudden, heart-pounding intensity when immigration officials show up at the Szechuan Inn. The camera..."

March 11, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

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