Opinion: House Bill 7 Will Not Only Endanger the Lives of Migrants, but of All Texans

HB 7 is dangerously far-reaching. But we should also be worried about what it doesn't say.

"...a blank check for some of the most harmful immigration policies ever considered. If passed, HB 7 will establish..."

May 26, 2023 Column by Hortencia Rodríguez Sandoval

After Years Sheltered From ICE by Local Churches, Immigrants Get Reprieve

Trio of refugees granted stays of removal for the next year

"...constantly "haunted" by the threat of deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, say those close to them. After..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ICE Targeted Immigrants in Sanctuary With Hefty Fines, Emails Show

Documents show Trump administration surveilled and targeted outspoken immigrants

"...U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surveilled and targeted outspoken immigrants who..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

COVID-19 Confirmed at Taylor's ICE Detention Center

Still risking their lives

"...taken hold at the controversial center, used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house female detainees...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

T. Don Hutto Detention Center Still Open

Controversial private prison contracts directly with ICE to house women seeking asylum

"...a significant shift in government support of the troubled immigration jail ("Williamson County Commissioners Court Ends Hutto Contract," June..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rep. James Talarico on the 86th Texas Legislature

“There isn’t a blue or red way to fix public education – there’s only a right way”

"...the border with Mexico for "increased border security." Most immigration experts tell you [most] undocumented immigrants don't just walk..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...On the basic Democratic issues – health care, education, immigration, equity – there was not much daylight between the..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

ICE Found Snooping on Council Member Greg Casar

The Intercept uncovers monitoring of elected officials' social media

"...cache of emails revealed last week by The Intercept, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Austin sought – largely..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County to Comply With All ICE Detainers After 5th Circuit Ruling

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...gained national attention for limiting its participation in federal immigration requests – will now honor all U.S. Immigrations and..."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

"...which included threatening language implying the Festival would notify immigration authorities about artists who did anything to threaten the..."

March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Child Care Center or Baby Jail?

State allows family detention centers to skirt the rules and become child care centers

"...For more than a year now, immigration rights and child welfare advocates, human rights activists, and..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...she'll sever the relationship between the office and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), but she's also spent..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Awaiting the New Rules at TCSO

Sheriff's Office awaits implementation of Priority Enforcement Program

"...President Barack Obama announced sweeping changes in the way immigration eligibilities are processed – modifications that reorder U.S. Department..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

The End of S-Comm?

Will Obama's executive action end ICE holds?

"...Hines, clinical professor of law and co-director of the immigration clinic at the UT-Austin School of Law. "It allows..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

At S-Comm Forum, Both Sides Dig In

Sheriff claims his hands are tied

"...united against Secure Communities, or S-Comm, an agreement between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local law enforcement agencies that..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

GOP Marches Backward

2014 Texas platform veers hard right

"...quickly garnered nationwide scorn for its hard-line language on immigration, LGBT rights, and reproductive rights. National GOP leadership may..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

'I am Not a Problem That Must be Handled'

The speech that reveals the agony of the sanctuary city bill

"...and why this issue is so important to me. Immigration and all that is encompasses is very personal for..."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week

Riddle's voter ID/education/immigration smash-up

"...and open-enrollment charter school shall determine the citizenship and immigration status of each student at the time of the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Feet on the Ground

If May Day has a meaning, it's one we build together

"...(documented or not), under the knowledge that a person's "immigration status" would subject them at a minimum to unwanted..."

May 7, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Mystery," Dec. 4, 2009.) – Jordan Smith Call for Immigration Reform..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

The Common Law

Political Asylum Project of Austin

"...services and education. PAPA assists immigrants through their legal immigration processes, assisting immigrant victims of domestic violence, trafficking, and..."

June 13, 2008 Column by Chris Jimmerson

WilCo Officials Close Ranks in Constable Race

Maverick WilCo Republican constable under fire from county officials

"...requested sentencing continuances so he could consult with an immigration attorney regarding an "immigration issue," according to records. Next,..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

"...Commissioners Court how the sheriff's new policy of stationing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Travis Co. Jail..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Cross-Border Craziness

Feds finally release guidelines for new visas, civil rights lawyers file more claims pertaining to May 1 immigration protest in L.A., and Cuero rancher finds possible chupacabra

"...of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released on Sept. 5 guidelines for a batch..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

"...Convention of Texas and Buckner International have established the Immigration Service and Aid Center, which will assist clergy with..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

Judge Condemns Conditions at Taylor Detention Center

U.S. District Court Judge Sam Sparks denounces conditions at T. Don Hutto Family Detention Center, ruling finds American Civil Liberties Union "highly likely" to prevail in lawsuits filed on behalf of minors housed at facility

"...The ACLU and the UT School of Law's Immigration Law Clinic had filed suit on behalf of 10..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Protest Retaliation?

For many in Austin's immigrant community, the hope that swelled from the massive April 10 immigrant rights protests has turned to fear

"...past week. On the heels of the highly publicized Immigration and Customs Enforcement bust of Danish pallet-makers IFCO, during..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Liberal Psychosis and Speaking Out of Both Sides of Your Mouth

"...[April 14] rant left me confused about the illegal immigration issue. First, Louis Black writes, “Certainly immigration is and..."

April 18, 2006 Postmarks

Page Two: Look Who's (Still) Talking

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

"...currently spend a lot more time holding forth on immigration than they do on Iraq; the war there has..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Holiday Greetings From the INS: Hit the Road

Austin's Jamal family faces forced deportation to an unknown destination

"...did not contain good news. The letters, from the Immigration and Naturalization Service's Board of Immigration Appeals, informed the..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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