Labor Group Seeks to Depose White Lodging

Downtown Marriott developer accused of breaking incentive agreement

"...The ongoing scrum between the Workers Defense Project and White Lodging – the firm behind the soon-to-be..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Did City Stifle Free Speech?

Judge to rule soon on city's trespass citations during Occupy protest

"...government. According to lawyers representing the men, including the Texas Civil Rights Project's Jim Harrington, the policy was developed..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Shooting: What went down

Officer shoots and kills 25-year-old after scuffle early Sunday in East Austin, Department of Justice to investigate APD's use-of-force tactics

"...just two days after city officials announced that the civil rights division of the U.S. Department of Justice would..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Not So Smart

Jury rules in favor of officer, but APD policy still stings

"...local environmental work. They claimed violations of their constitutional rights – their First Amendment right to report the news,..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Act (signed into law on July 26, 1990), the Texas Civil Rights Project and ADAPT of Texas have filed..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

APD Sued Over 2003 Search

Southeast Austin family charges it was target of illegal police raid

"...The Texas Civil Rights Project on July 21 filed a federal..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

A local coalition urges the city to take a stand against the PATRIOT Act.

"...made his comment just minutes after Austin Bill of Rights Defense Committee coordinator Mac McKaskle had read the Bill..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Beaten by Wackenhut

A former Travis County inmate alleges that Wackenhut Corporation bears responsibility for his prison beating.

"...he was kept in isolation and illegally transferred from Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison unit to prison unit..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...of, "The machine changed my vote!" In the 78 Texas counties (including Travis and Hays) that use the eSlate..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Birth Certificates, for Now

An injunction would have helped immigrant parents use their preferred forms of photo identification

"...District Judge Robert Pitman denied an injunction, filed by Texas Civil Rights Project attorneys representing immigrant families, that would've..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Judge Blocks Immigration Reforms

Obama's planned expansion of DACA and DAPA on hold

"...Texas and 25 other states filed the suit in December..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Judge 'Killer' Keller to Face Trial

Bad karma over refusal to hear appeal of death row inmate

"...failure" to follow the court's execution-day procedures, violating the Texas Consti­tu­tion and the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct. Her..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court of Criminal Appeals to Accept E-Filing in Death Penalty Cases

Move comes after petition filed in response to judge's decision to close courthouse door before executed inmate's attorneys could file last-minute appeal

"...In a surprisingly swift decision, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals published on Nov. 6 a..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Violates free speech, judge says

"...parking area," Curran's lawyers – among them, attorneys from Texas Rural Legal Aid and the Texas Civil Rights Project..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Second's library as well. But, so do several other Texas institutions, so UT will have to put together a..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

The cop who shot Sophia King is honored by the police union.

"...the APA and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Bastrop ISD explains Confederate flag incident, Texas Civil Rights Project files suit against Taco Cabana, Young Conservatives of Texas oppose hate crimes legislation.

"...counselor preparing material for the Building Good Citizens for Texas curriculum, and that the use of the Confederate flag..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Mattox is Back

Former AG Rises From the Ashes

"...held next week was the release of the latest Texas Poll results. According to the poll conducted for Scripps..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Grassroots Bakers Effect Change, One Cupcake at a Time

From suffrage to City Council races, flour power abounds

"...Milana Noueilaty, the leader of Bake Back Better Texas's Austin hub, was also compelled to join the cupcake..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

A Matter of Curiosity

"...the article labeled "A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project," [News, Aug. 3]. I read it..."

Aug. 8, 2018 Postmarks

Gay Place

A sign of good things to come?

"...From tonight's Guerrilla Queer Bar to raise money for Texas Civil Rights Project's family reunification efforts and this weekend's..."

July 20, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

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

"...starting Feb. 1. The sheriff was within her constitutional rights, yet still sparked backlash from Abbott, who deemed Austin..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Securus Leak Reveals Privacy Breach

Documents show Securus committed more than 14,000 violations of attorney-client privilege nationwide

"...which recalls the lawsuit filed against Securus by former Texas Civil Rights Project attorney Brian McGiverin and members of..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

At S-Comm Forum, Both Sides Dig In

Sheriff claims his hands are tied

"...Sheriff Greg Hamilton, TC Major Darren Long, ACLU of Texas’ Satinder Singh, Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition Executive Director Alejandro..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

More Questions Than Answers in APD Shooting

Department says they'll have a clearer picture as investigation proceeds

"...Jim Harrington, director of the Texas Civil Rights Project, says he is concerned that Austin..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Suicide by Cop' or Preventable Tragedy?

Family and friends tried to get Herbert "Denny" Babelay the help he needed before he died

"...about the lack of effective mental health services in Texas, but also about how officers decide what weapon to..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Report Highlights Inequities in AISD Funding

Title I cash and private fundraising don't align in most local schools

"...A year ago, Texas Civil Rights Project director Jim Harrington was listening to..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lawsuits Filed Against City, Cap 10K for ADA Violations

Parking spaces and annual race inaccessible to people in wheelchairs

"...into law of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Texas Civil Rights Project filed 33 lawsuits across the state,..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Secure Communities' Program Drives Fear

Local civil rights groups call for end to federal program

"...A coalition of Travis County civil rights groups are calling on the federal government to..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Fault Lines

KeyPoint blunders point to weakness in council-manager government

"...and I wish him all the best." Meanwhile, the Texas Civil Rights Project, which had been suing the city..."

May 28, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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