Judge and OAS Find T. Don Hutto Lacking

Judicial oversight of the T. Don Hutto immigration detention center ends soon – then what?

"...recent inspections – one conducted by a federal judge and the other by a human rights commission – of..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Did the White House and ICE Collude?

Inquiring civil rights groups want to know

"...A group of civil and immigrant rights groups have sent a thorough Freedom of..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...election, Austin Mayor Steve Adler stood in blue jeans and a white button-down shirt before a crowd outside of..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounting

"...Corrections Corpor­ation of America, under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The rally was organized by the Prison..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

Reefer Roundup: 2/24/12

Your drug war news

"...Reefer Madness' drug war news roundup is back – and this week we've got bad ideas on parade in..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...reader program. The department already owns 20 ALPR cameras and previously contracted with Vigilant Solutions to manage the software..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Cold as ICE

For Trump, ICE, and Abbott, tyranny and dishonesty go hand-in-hand

"...judge would let slip the open secret about recent Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raids in Travis County – that..."

March 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...filled in for county commissioners, embedded with Lloyd Doggett, and most recently served as an assistant attorney general for..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

SXSW Film

Reviews and interviews

"...about the T. Don Hutto Residential Center, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facility up in Williamson County that..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Science-Based “314 Action” PAC Attacks Congressional Candidate for Her Legal Work

PAC pitches hardball against Shannon Hutcheson in TX-10 Race

"...In November, TX-10 Congressional candidate Pritesh Gandhi announced the primary endorsement of “314 Action..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...retired County Court-at-Law Judge Mike Denton formally announced his candidacy for Travis County Attorney. Denton hopes to succeed longtime..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

ICE's Freezeout in Travis County

Gov. Abbott has threatened to cut off grant funding to the county

"...Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez released her policy regarding the county's compliance with U.S...."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

County Candidates Vow to End S-Comm

Sheriff's deportation program becomes campaign issue

"...the main topic of debate at a Feb. 22 candidates forum, sponsored by the Austin Coalition of Immigrant Rights..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Secure Communities' Program Drives Fear

Local civil rights groups call for end to federal program

"...to end its Secure Communities program – a law enforcement partnership with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement designed to..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...The department already owns 20 ALPR cameras and previously contracted with Vigilant Solutions to manage the software..."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County to Comply With All ICE Detainers After 5th Circuit Ruling

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...federal immigration requests – will now honor all U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers...."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...of the contested races we followed in Travis County and elsewhere: U.S. Rep., District 35: Lloyd Doggett..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Phone Use Cut at Hutto

"...Co. Commissioners Court approved a modified contract with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement that dramatically reduces detainee telephone privileges..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...to inject fear in the immigrant community, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia temporarily struck down major portions of Senate Bill..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...would force local police to comply with voluntary U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests and allow law..."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: The “Sanctuary Cities” Bill's Detrimental Effect

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...the House State Affairs Committee last Wed­nes­day, March 15, and bravely pleaded for state lawmakers to vote against the..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Immigration Folly at the Lege

"...banning local government from accepting consular documents as ID and auditing how much is spent by each agency on..."

April 27, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Local leaders from across Texas banded together Tuesday (May 16) on the Capitol‘s south steps..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Task Force was devised this spring by council member and incoming Mayor Lee Leffingwell to give AE's commercial and..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Mucho 'Carne Asada' in the War on Drugs

"...And you thought arresting pot smokers – or, closer to..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Time To Live Up to Progressive Reputation

"...Travis County begin “seriously questioning” its collaboration with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, particularly when that collaboration leads..."

May 11, 2012 Postmarks

Headlines

"...$325,000+ a year), more arguments over the Champion tracts, and the return of the Aquatic Master Plan. See "Council:..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature

Headlines

"...to approve dollars for several proposed affordable housing developments and for acquisition of water quality protection land. Slings and..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature

T. Don Under the Dome

State reps sponsor special screening of SXSW/Cine Las Americas doc The Least of These

"...special free screening of The Least of These, Clark and Jesse Lyda's documentary about the infamous T. Don Hutto..."

April 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mentally Ill Undocumented Immigrant on ICE Hold

Tania Silva arrested by APD on July 21

"...members requested a welfare check; Silva had gone missing and was off her medication. Police say they found Silva..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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