In Pre-emptive Attack, Texas Files Suit Against Austin Over "Sanctuary Cities"

Paxton asks federal court to find anti-immigrant law constitutional

"...secretive signing of a bill that would punish so-called “sanctuary cities,” the state of Texas has stoked a legal..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Marathon House Debate Yields “Show Me Your Papers” Sanctuary Cities Bill

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...3am approved an even harsher version of the so-called “sanctuary cities” bill than what was originally proposed on the..."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Upholds Sanctuary Cities Law

ACLU in response: "All legal options" on the table

"...The conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decided yesterday..."

March 14, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...long accepted refugees while remaining one of the safest cities in the country. He promised that Austin would join..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Abbott Signs "Sanctuary Cities" Bill Into Law

Anti-immigrant bill to take effect on Sept. 1

"...himself via Facebook defending the legislation that attacks so-called “sanctuary cities." (The term carries no legal definition but refers..."

May 7, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Protesters Stage Sit-in at Governor's Office to Oppose Sanctuary Cities Bill

Activists won't move until Abbott vetoes "racist" bill

"...battle as the governor assigned the bill punishing so-called “sanctuary cities” as an “emergency” item...."

May 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Jeff Sessions' Empty Threat Against Sanctuary Cities

Immigration fearmongering continues for our intrepid AG

"..."claw back" Department of Justice federal funding from so-called "sanctuary cities" during a White House press briefing on Mon­day,..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Tosses State's "Sanctuary Cities" Suit Against Austin

Concurrent case against Texas remains pending in San Antonio

"...In a succinct one-page order dated Aug. 8, U.S...."

Aug. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities

Immigration rights advocates say Abbott is merely pandering to his political base

"...to crack down on undocumented residents by threatening so-called "sanctuary cities" with sanctions. The governor last week sent letters..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

The Texas Hammer: Immigration and Sanctuary Cities

County sheriff wants to keep ICE out of Austin

"...Gov. Greg Abbott, who has since made attacking so-called "sanctuary cities" a legislative priority. In clear political payback, the..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: The “Sanctuary Cities” Bill's Detrimental Effect

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...pleaded for state lawmakers to vote against the so-called "sanctuary cities" bill, Senate Bill 4. The fifth grader, the..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Upholds Sanctuary Cities Law

ACLU in response: “All legal options” on the table

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Tosses State's 'Sanctuary Cities' Suit Against Austin

Concurrent case against Texas remains pending in San Antonio

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No Sanctuary

Adler, mayors, receive “no clarification” from Homeland Security

"...said, and Kelly offered no Trump administration definition of “sanctuary cities.”..."

March 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Local leaders from across Texas banded together Tuesday (May..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: No Sanctuary for the Weary

Adler tries to wrap his head around Austin's sanctuary city status

"...another attempt to clarify the Trump administration's definition of "sanctuary cities." Last month, a similar meeting with Secretary of..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

SB 4 Ruling Means Cities Can Prioritize Public Safety

Full hearing to permanently block law awaits in coming months

"...Department of Justice-backed SB 4 aims to punish so-called “sanctuary cities” and turn local law enforcement into a federal..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Against Trump's "Sanctuary City" Order

Austin joins brief supporting lawsuits against Trump "sanctuary city" order

"...preliminary injunction against the Trump admin­i­stra­tion's executive order sanctioning "sanctuary cities" that have refused to fully cooperate with all..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Resistance in the “Sanctuary”

Assessing the fallout after SB 4’s passage

"...offer passionate and oftentimes tearful remarks against the so-called "sanctuary cities" bill, legislation that punishes cities and law enforcement..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Same Old “Sanctuary”

House version of SB 4? Still terrible.

"...groups concerning the Texas House's modified version of the "sanctuary cities" bill, which passed through committee last week on..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

No Sanctuary

Sanctuary city bill set to pass House today

"...lawmakers are bound and determined to pass the so-called "sanctuary city" bill...."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

SB 4: Texas Cities Get Their Day in Court

Advocates are optimistic following judge's critical line of questioning

"...gather outside San Antonio's federal courthouse in support of cities fighting anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4, an upcoming law compelling..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Year After Austin's Passage of the Freedom Cities Policies, Activists Urge APD to Do Better

Organizations applaud headway made, but say there's more work to be done

"...Following the passage of Texas' anti-"sanctuary city" Senate Bill 4 in 2017, and with evidence..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ACLU Sues Texas Cities Over Local Abortion Bans

Suit argues small towns aim to suppress truth, free speech

"...filed in U.S. district court in Marshall, names seven cities as defendants for violating pro-choice advocates’ rights to free..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Challenge to SB 4

Opponents to "sanctuary cities" bill ready for court battles

"...exceptional cowardice, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the state's harsh "sanctuary cities" bill into law Sunday evening via Facebook video,..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...As promised, the city of Austin has begun its..."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Paxton Sues San Antonio Over SB 4

AG takes his anti-"sanctuary cities" show down the road

"...for failing to comply with SB 4's provisions against "sanctuary cities." The law, upheld earlier this year in federal..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: On the Backs of Immigrants

In the war over "sanctuary," the victims are most vulnerable

"...Bill 4, a grandstanding effort to crack down on "sanctuary cities" – Abbott's office issued a statement: "Unlike the..."

April 28, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Adler, Mayors to Meet With Sessions

Friday AG letter to “sanctuary cities” raises new alarm

"...for clarity on what the Trump administration considers a “sanctuary city.” On Friday, Sessions wrote to several cities –..."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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

Panel nixes lower court block on immigrant detention rule

"...Senate Bill 4, a law meant to punish so-called sanctuary cities...."

Sept. 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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