Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...election victory. McCaul, a former federal prosecutor and former Justice Department counterterrorism chief, is the son-in-law of Clear Channel's..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

Fake Texans sue 'True Blue' ones; and Ashcroft cracks down on legal, peaceful dissent

"...of both the Republican and Democratic parties, the so-called "justice" department dispatched federal agents to at least six states..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

On the Lege

The second special session ends with a whimper, but the re-redistricting battle rages elsewhere

"...Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice informed the Texas secretary of state by..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...What do we fear? How does bombing innocents become justice or policy?..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Letters at 3AM

The White House is intent on totalitarian measures and war; it employs incoherence because it cannot speak plainly of its machinations.

"..."restructuring" of American democracy. On July 13 John Ashcroft's Justice Department resisted any oversight by both House and Senate..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

The Hightower Report

Bush barks but barely bites, and MBNA buys a Congressman … on credit.

"...little task force is being buried deep inside the Justice Department, where it'll be toothless...."

July 26, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ashcroft's refusal to (illegally, under the Brady Bill) use Justice Department records to determine whether detainees had ever purchased..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Media Clips

KJFK-FM fires conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, Daryl Janes goes to work for Comproller Carole Keeton Rylander, George W. Bush is still running for president

"...Bush personally offered aid to a fugitive from Mexican justice by placing a phone call to his then-president father...."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...city's pending defense of its annexations at the U.S. Department of Justice, was also seen this Monday on CNN..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature

Unlikely Allies

Eastsiders and Suburbanites Unite to Fight City

"...civil rights records, must undergo "preclearance" by the U.S. Department of Justice whenever any change in voter demography or..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the Gun The long-awaited audit of the Austin Police Department is finally out of the pen, and councilmembers are..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature

After Rocky Two Years, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon Will Retire

Chacon joined APD in 1998

"...next month after just over two years leading the department he’s worked at for more than two decades...."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

San Marcos’ Police Contract Battles Heat Up

New contract tosses out previously included reforms

"...experienced a blue wave after November’s election, the social justice group Mano Amiga has worked for the last two..."

May 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Decruiting APD Artists/Activists Imagine a World Without Police, One Cop at a Time

Site discourages recruits, encourages cops to quit the force

"...traffic about a year ago behind an Austin Police Department patrol car and noticed the bumper sticker promoting the..."

June 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council: Committed to Committees

AFD and Libraries grilled and postponed

"...City Council meeting followed the recent pattern: grilling the department heads over routine proposals, mulling over money matters, and..."

March 31, 2015 News Post by Michael King

DOJ Won't Review APD Tactics

Feds say Austin has tools to review its own work

"...The Department of Justice has declined an August request made by..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Review: An Army of Women

Rousing doc about survivors is a potent call to action

"...the City of Austin, Travis County, and Austin Police Department were sued in federal court for mishandling sexual assault..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Incarceration Alternatives

"...Dear Editor, As a 50-year semi-retired juvenile and criminal justice and corrections professional, and as founder and executive director..."

March 11, 2024 Postmarks

Austin Man’s Suicide in Jail After Seeking Medical Care Raises Question: Why Was He There?

Suffering from criminal depression

"...thing that happens to hundreds and hundreds of people," justice advocate Kathy Mitchell said. "People present themselves to the..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: A Wary, Cloudy Start for a New Police Cadet Class

“Reimagined” academy still a work in progress

"...The Austin Police Department has the green light to induct the first new..."

May 7, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

José Garza Calls for Jail Changes To Reduce COVID-19 Danger

D.A. candidate calls for fewer arrests, more releases

"...officials to radically change the way they administer criminal justice in response to COVID-19, focusing attention on the danger..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Obama Announces SCOTUS Nom

Pres picks a moderate; Republicans still not happy

"...Merrick Garland to be the 113th U.S. Supreme Court Justice, calling him "uniquely prepared to serve immediately."..."

March 16, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Point Austin: Hanging Together or Apart

Sanders vote less about money than community, race, and justice

"...stunt. Regardless, we are more confident than ever that justice will prevail in this case. You can't treat people..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Work in Progress

Susan Herman of the ACLU on the long fight for liberty and justice

"...Herman cited other cases where Depart­ment of Justice lawyers unashamedly picked up where the Bush lawyers had..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

House of Reps to vote on an amendment that would forbid the Department of Justice from using federal resources to enforce the government's drug prohibition laws against sick patients

"...preparing to vote on a bipartisan amendment to the Justice Department appropriation bill that would end the practice. The..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News/Print

Column body.

"...HR 2799, the Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary Appropriations Bill of 2004, which, pending..."

July 25, 2003 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Letters at 3AM

Our president and attorney general have turned the protection of our civil liberties into the new national crisis.

"...only to the president. On the same day the Justice Department announced that it would continue to refuse to..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

"RIGHT THIS WRONG"

"...Smith accused both the Defense and Justice Departments of obstructing his investigation into Hernandez's death. But..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature

Retaliation Reported Against Some Participating in APD Racism Investigation

Activists ask city to protect those speaking out against bigotry

"...Advocates at the Austin Justice Coalition say multiple officers have faced retaliation for speaking..."

Jan. 15, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Return of the Panama Hat

Council spends for roads, buys a robot, & has a brief Zimm flashback

"...With much of the tough action moving to budget..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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