Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Members, Sheriff Sally Hernandez, and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) merely because they voiced opposition..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Place for Pot in Trump's America?

Mixed signals from the White House put legalization advocates on high alert

"...In his defense of the White House's move, Spicer managed to further..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Did the White House and ICE Collude?

Inquiring civil rights groups want to know

"...widespread immigration crackdown in Texas. The Texas Civil Rights Project, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Workers..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Red Guards and the Modern Face of Protest

Agitators, disrupters, or “anarchists,” these masked protesters represent a new resistance

"...Josh Pineda, a longtime member of the Peaceful Streets Project, the local copwatching collective, was on Congress with the..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

ICE Raid in Austin?

Federal immigration agency rumored to be in town for roundup

"...UPDATE (Feb. 10): Reports are coming in that ICE..."

Feb. 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: A Future Danger?

Texas' death chamber is only heating up

"...2003. Prosecutors alleged that he shot his former Subway co-workers Tommy Walker and Mickell Goodwin during an attempt to..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Dawnna Dukes Indicted

State rep faces 15 counts relating to abuse of office

"...step down. Last week, two declared candidates – former Workers Defense Project board president Chito Vela and former Austin..."

Jan. 18, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...recently that the foster care system needs substantially more caseworkers – hiring those people will cost the state real..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Off the Rails Already

Lege opens with sparring chambers, questions about Dukes' future

"...had announced to replace her through special election. Former Workers Defense Project board chair Chito Vela spent the weekend..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Austin’s Crime Lab

The backlog of DNA evidence is moving, but is it shrinking?

"...criminal cases, creating substantial holdups for district prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, survivors of sexual assault and other crimes, and..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Vela to Dukes: Resign "Immediately"

Candidate tells rep. to consider values, interests of constituents

"...Attorney, former chairman of the Workers Defense Project, and potential state representative for House District..."

Nov. 30, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The Race for House District 46

The pool of potential candidates is filling up for Dawnna Dukes' seat

"...The race got more interesting when attorney and former Workers Defense Project chair Chito Vela announced. His entrance could..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pro-Immigration Rally Set for Sunday Morning

Tracking organizational efforts in the face of Donald Trump

"...moment,” says another organizer, former Executive Director of the Workers Defense Project Cristina Tzintzún...."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...$2,500 self-loan but has done virtually no campaigning. Former Workers Defense Project organizer Casar, meanwhile, has shown considerable popularity..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...their yards without their permission. Pool has blamed overenthusiastic Workers Defense Action Project volunteers...."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by the News Staff

Council Preview: Wildhorses, Salamanders, Elephants

Only 51 items on today's agenda – but plenty of potential land mines

"...one on garage/carport code exemptions, a proposed affordable housing project in District 3, compatibility waivers on South Congress, and..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

District 4: The Long Shots

Challengers face tough road against well-funded incumbent

"...and ended in a December run-off, won by former Workers Defense Project staffer Greg Casar. Now a nearly two-year..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...The Incumbent: Greg Casar Experience: Former policy director at Workers Defense Project Issues: Proponent of social equity, shared prosperity,..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

The American Dream Deferred: SCOTUS Stalemates on Immigrant Rights

United States v. Texas

"...constant basis," Jose P. Garza, executive director of the Workers Defense Project, told the Chronicle...."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Casar Kicks Off

Campaigns rumble into gear – and Doggett talks House sit-in

"...Casar’s prior service as an organizer and spokesman for Workers Defense Project as a preparation and augury for how..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Supreme Court Deadlocks on Immigration

Obama order to extend relief to undocumented immigrants blocked

"...constant basis,” Jose P. Garza, executive director of the Workers Defense Project, tells the Chronicle...."

June 23, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Plenty of Work, and Campaigns

November elections are coming soon

"...Energy (committee of the whole). On the annual budget project, Council has been hearing staff presentations on the city's..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Notes on Kamp: Theory and Practice

Labor protections are worthless if not enforced

"...Dec. 1, should be a boon to millions of workers. The law, which changes the minimum salary level at..."

May 27, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...city issues, and he's been a steadfast advocate of workers' rights – in keeping with his previous experience as..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Labor Protections and Job Evaluations

Marc Ott's job performance goes up for debate this week

"...living wage of $13.03 to city-funded positions for construction workers and employees of subcontractors, and Casar's Fair Chance Hiring..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Extends Living Wage

$13.03 floor now applies to more workers on city-funded projects

"...contractors were covered by the decision, subcontractors on city-funded projects were still able to pay their employees less than..."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...Getting Paid for It," Nov. 27). Advocates, led by Workers Defense Project, are also hoping to persuade the board..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature

Money for (Almost) Nothing

Texans may not be getting their money's worth from economic incentive programs

"...On Wednesday, Workers Defense Proj­ect released a study taking a close look..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Notes on Kamp: Left Out

Austin's economic inequality is a crisis

"...while neglecting the rest of us, I highly recommend Workers Defense Project's newly published report, "The Failed Promise of..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Where the Money Went

Report targets Texas Enterprise Fund and other incentive programs

"...On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Workers Defense Project, in collaboration with the LBJ School’s Ray..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

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