Noriega Presents Immigration Plan

Democratic Senate challenger breaches the border wall

"...in his challenge to incumbent Republican John Cornyn, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noriega today unveiled his plan to..."

Aug. 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Special Immigration Status Extended for Some Central Americans

Department of Homeland Security has announced it will extend by 18 months amount of time it will allow hundreds of thousands of Central Americans in US to continue residing and working here legally

"...The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced earlier this month that..."

May 11, 2007 News Post by Cheryl Smith

Illegal Immigration Tied to Jobs

"...various state officials gathering to strategize about controlling illegal immigration from Mexico and other places into the U.S. The..."

Aug. 28, 2006 Postmarks

Time for Some Thoughtful Discussion on Illegal Immigration

"...to the editor by Greg Solcher, "Ventura Wrong on Immigration" [“Postmarks,” June 23]: The issue of immigration is so..."

June 26, 2006 Postmarks

Immigration Insanity in D.C.

While Senate debates useless details of proposed immigration legislation, potentially insidious portions of Hagel-Martinez compromise lurk, waiting to slip through

"...spends hours debating symbolic, ultimately useless details of proposed immigration legislation – such as making English our "official" national..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Page Two: Look Who's (Still) Talking

Miers nomination pushes right-wing spin machine into disturbing, delicious overdrive

"...Determined to offer celebration, I feel trapped into spreading..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Confusion, Misery, Worry: The Immigration Ban in Texas

Refugee Services, SARA Organization attempt to keep their wits amidst chaos

"...a stay on President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries. Yet as the legal battle..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Immigration Storm Reaches Hurricane Strength

10,000 protesters crowd Austin's streets in support of immigrant rights

"...In what is being called the largest mobilization in U.S. history, well over 10,000 Austinites joined 18,000 folks in..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Buying What They're Selling on Immigration

"...sickened by the sight of mobs flying our flag upside down below Mexico's flag. Suppose they did us a..."

May 31, 2006 Postmarks

Immigration? Ask a Texan

State pols look beyond state lines on immigration debate

"...Texan politicians are in big demand to talk about immigration issues. Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, put out a press..."

March 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Immigration Legislation Update

Immigrant rights taking a hit in D.C.

"...like at least part of a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border will soon be official. On Sept. 29, the..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...100 labor, immigrant, environmental, disability, and social justice advocates outside the JW Marriott Hotel Downtown on Wed., Aug. 14...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...The judge's bailiwick is Starr County, an arrowhead-shaped stretch..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Missing in Brooks County Explores a New Location for the Immigration Crisis

Cine Las Americas selection explores death [not] on the border

"...an estimated 20,000 undocumented immigrants have died crossing the U.S./Mexico border, and many have been lost in the arid..."

June 4, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beto O'Rourke's Punk Rock Politics

Can the congressman from El Paso really take a Senate seat from Ted Cruz?

"...Sunday got just that through a campaign stop by U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso. On the trail to..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Immigration Reforms

Obama's planned expansion of DACA and DAPA on hold

"...This week, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen effectively halted expanded immigrant protections..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Immigration Protest

June 27, 2013. 11 photos.

"...The Immigration Reform Caravan protests the recent Corker-Hoeven Amendment to the..."

June 28, 2013 Photo Gallery

God's Paper

Austin-based Publisher Reaches Out to Russians

"...of the immigrants, the first generation of English-speakers. Cover immigration. Have a green-card columnist. Make a feature section. Cover..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature by Andy Langer

Republican Calls Immigration Reform Lord's Work

Debbie Riddle: secretly going after the anti-immigrant, Cthulhu-loving votes in November?

"...Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, for reminding you that it's illegal immigration...."

April 24, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Obamacare: Deadline Looms for Immigration Status

Health insurance consumers must send in paperwork or risk losing their coverage

"...federal marketplace. One requirement is proof of citizenship or immigration status: The marketplace is open to U.S. citizens and..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...Gov. Greg Abbott's immigration enforcement scheme now faces legal battles on two fronts...."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Hope and Questions Greet Bush Immigration Plan

Austin immigrants share mixed feelings about the proposed federal guest-worker program

"...An unsuspecting visitor might not immediately connect the dots between inclement..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Biden’s Border Wall Decision Draws Local Democrats’ Ire

Environmental laws waived for construction

"...and Congress refused to redirect them. He told reporters Thursday, “They have to use the money for what it..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

ICE's Freezeout in Travis County

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

"...Hernandez released her policy regarding the county's compliance with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday, and hoo-boy, is..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...the shoulders of so many people, especially all of yours. I’d like to begin by thanking my Maker, my..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Appreciated Reading Ventura on Immigration

"...Dear Editor, I appreciated Michael Ventura's recent article about immigration and pondered the depth of the facts he set..."

May 22, 2006 Postmarks

Let's 'Rumbo'! Right Now!

New Spanish dailies battle for a young Latino audience looking for news

"...native Spanish speakers, ages 21-54, in communities where Hispanic immigration is large and growing...."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...In our ongoing coverage of next year's races for U.S. Con­gress, the last time we checked in with TX-31..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Adler’s 2017 Austin Checklist

As 2018 dawns, the mayor compiles a list of accomplishments

"..."Defending Austin" (e.g., on matters of climate change and immigration) to "Reform & Progress" (ranging from under-the-wire appointment of..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Suffer the Little Children

Some Texas communities turn their backs as young refugees seek protection

"...America are still risking their lives and entering the U.S. A common refrain heard lately is that these children..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

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