End Secure Communities Program

"...Chronicle and Jordan Smith for covering the issue of "Secure Communities" and the growing number deportations from Travis County..."

Sept. 13, 2011 Postmarks

'Secure Communities' Program Drives Fear

Local civil rights groups call for end to federal program

"...are calling on the federal government to end its Secure Communities program – a law enforcement partnership with U.S...."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Foundation Communities Pushing to Complete 1,000 Units in 5 Years

Housing nonprofit working on eight new properties throughout town

"...Foundation Communities is making a concerted push to close a $30..."

May 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...more safely. Many of the strategies for designing our communities with an eye toward the needs of families and..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...continue being threatened by COVID-19's iniquitous effects on their communities. Local practitioners know there's a cruel, wide-ranging stasis baked..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Grassroots Culinary Communities Offer Food-Based Mutual Aid

Cuarantine Delivery Coop and Oven Mitt Movement cook for the greater good

"...they hope to increase baker sign-ups – and perhaps secure special guest hosts for the bake-alongs. Another goal is..."

July 2, 2021 Food Feature by James Scott

New Name, Same Game

S-Comm's end hasn't lessened the fear of deportation for Travis County's immigrants

"...20, 2014, Homeland Security Sec­retary Jeh Johnson announced, "The Secure Communities program, as we know it, will be discontinued."..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Council Slams ‘S-Comm’

Unanimous vote rejects county participation in deportation program

"...Council unanimously passed a resolution formally opposing the federal Secure Communities program, through which immigration officials identify jail inmates..."

June 27, 2014 News Post by Tony Cantú

At S-Comm Forum, Both Sides Dig In

Sheriff claims his hands are tied

"...a consensus was made at last week’s forum on Secure Communities, it did serve the purpose of highlighting just..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...the proliferating narratives of those ensnared by the county's Secure Communities program – "S-Comm," as it is familiarly known..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Despite Opposition, Sheriff 'S-Comm' Hamilton Rolls On

Hamilton holds firm despite 3rd Circuit ruling

"...led by Sheriff Greg Hamilton, have participated in the "Secure Communities" initiative aimed at aiding U.S. Immigration and Customs..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

S-Comm Emails

Sheriff and ICE eager pen pals

"...When defending his aggressive implementation of the federal Secure Commun­ities program – an Immigration and Cus­toms Enforcement initiative..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

"Magistration Center" for APD?

Plan could save money, sidestep S-Comm immigration holds

"...a consequence of TCSO's strict adherence to the federal "Secure Communities" initiative facilitating deportations...."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

S-Comm Troubles: Not Just for Latinos!

Asian and African immigrants get caught in the sheriff's net, too

"...The Secure Communities program – generally perceived as aimed primarily at..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

County Candidates Vow to End S-Comm

Sheriff's deportation program becomes campaign issue

"...target on the campaign trail. In fact, the controversial Secure Communities program – aka "S-Comm" – was the main..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pct. 2 Candidates Face Off

Commissioner hopefuls tackle gun shows, immigration laws

"...Sheriff Greg Hamilton, whose enforcement of the federal government’s Secure Communities program has put him in hot water with..."

Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Big Brother Sets Eyes on Immigrants

Footage from last week's capitol demo against new detention center

"...immigration status. Protestors also pushed for an end to Secure Communities – a mega-network of arrest data pooled from..."

June 27, 2011 News Post by Katie Tomasino

Documenting the Undocumented

Will Austin issue its own official ID card?

"...even calling law enforcement to report crimes in their communities...."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Sheriff Over ICE

Dem candidates spar over the TCSO role in immigration

"...murder, rape, firearms or drug trafficking – under its Secure Communities program, designed specifically to identify and deport illegal..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Awaiting the New Rules at TCSO

Sheriff's Office awaits implementation of Priority Enforcement Program

"...along with other authorities nationwide currently enforcing the federal "Secure Com­mun­ities" initiative at the behest of Immigra­tion, Cus­toms, and..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

The End of S-Comm?

Will Obama's executive action end ICE holds?

"...– particularly given the action's potential to dismantle the Secure Com­mun­ities program that's already banished thousands of people from..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Follow the Law

"...sheriff ought to be. His gripes with the federal Secure Communities program are the exact same criticisms I hear..."

July 22, 2015 Postmarks

Obama Eats, Bumps, and Leaves

The fist bump heard ’round the world

"...take steps to end the widespread incarceration of immigrant communities...."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

S-Comm: Hamilton Fans Backlash

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

"...June's City Council vote repudiating Travis County's participation in "Secure Communities" – designed to help federal immigration officials deport..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Opinion: One Year Later, Local Leaders Must Be Bold Despite “Death Star” Law

A San Marcos city council member urges localities to push back on anti-democratic forces and address their communities’ urgent needs

"...can and cannot legally do to respond to their communities’ needs. Despite the uncertainty caused by the Death Star..."

July 5, 2024 Column by Alyssa Garza

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...barely a drop in the ocean. Yet two Austin communities hope that it will become the down payment on..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...herself fearlessly fighting to ensure local families – who've secured shelter in Austin as part of their own fresh..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Meet the Candidate: Don Rios

Longtime TCSO officer runs for sheriff

"...issue among candidates right now is ICE and the Secure Communities program. How do you plan to handle that..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Meet the Candidate: Todd Radford

Lakeway police chief seeks sheriff's post

"...of your fellow candidates have spoken out against the Secure Communities and Priority Enforcement Programs, saying they have little..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Meet the Candidate: John Sisson

Sheriff candidate calls for end to S-Comm

"...In 2012, Sisson ran against Sheriff Ham­ilton on an anti-Secure Communities platform (see "New Name; Same Game," July 10)...."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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