As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...to funding abortion support groups and legal aid for undocumented immigrants. "Trudging through the snow, bringing blankets from my..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8

Biden's DOJ sues, files emergency motion to block Texas abortion ban

"...people of color, those struggling to make ends meet, undocumented immigrants, and others with pre­existing obstacles to access health..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...people of color, those struggling to make ends meet, undocumented immigrants and others with pre-existing obstacles to access healthcare.”..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

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

"...ground in Brooks County. Since 1994, an estimated 20,000 undocumented immigrants have died crossing the U.S./Mexico border, and many..."

June 4, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...vote but who can contribute to campaigns – including undocumented immigrants, new residents, and the formerly incarcerated – can..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...especially for already underrepresented groups (racial and ethnic minorities, undocumented immigrants, people earning lower incomes, people experiencing homelessness) whom..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

As Eviction Crisis Looms, Local Leaders Ramp Up Relief

Help is on the way?

"...for federal stimulus checks, unemployment relief, and other benefits. Undocumented immigrants are likely the most vulnerable of our neighbors,..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

First Nonprofits Receive RISE Funds

$5.6 million in grants to aid Austinites during COVID crisis

"...for a family of four), and those – like undocumented immigrants – who are ineligible for unemployment benefits or..."

April 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Will COVID-19 Strike the Census?

How Austin is adjusting its strategy to ensure every resident gets counted

"...Census Bureau defines some groups (racial and ethnic minorities, undocumented immigrants, people earning lower incomes, and anyone who moves..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King and Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Between standing up to Gov. Greg Abbott to defend undocumented immigrants, ending arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuana,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Trump's Mass Deportation Threat: Austin Responds

Mayor Adler: "We will take steps to mobilize community partners and resources"

"...administration is threatening to arrest and deport "millions" of undocumented immigrants beginning next week, in raids that would presumably..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

UPDATED: AISD Reassigns Principal After "MAGA" Controversy

Andrews Elementary principal Gabriela Soto said the school's new PTA looks forward to "making Andrews Great Again!"

"...the school PTA because its (two) parent members were undocumented immigrants. (AISD is required to educate students regardless of..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda

“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces

"...women of color, low-income people, queer and trans individuals, undocumented immigrants, and pregnant people who live in border and..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: How to Suppress the Vote

With its latest lies, Texas GOP reminds us: This is all they’ve got

"...2016 vote totals, migrant criminals, and fantastical numbers of undocumented immigrants. The Big Lie will be repeated and amplified..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Hutto Trouble Again

Detained mother requests release, fearing daughter's safety

"...a worry that eventually materialized, underscoring the vulnerability of undocumented immigrants – especially women. Sofia Casini with Grassroots Leadership..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Shrewd Productions' The Madres

In Stephanie Alison Walker’s new play, women’s fight for the “disappeared” in Argentina’s Dirty War proves timely

"...from the National New Play Network, doesn't directly concern undocumented immigrants crossing into America. It is set in the..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Ground Floor Theatre's There and Back

This new play by Raul Garza lets us spend a lifetime with an immigrant and all the decisions she makes

"...Sixties and Seventies, the Reagan administration's amnesty act for undocumented immigrants, and the current administration's efforts to increase deportations..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Ground Zero for Zero Tolerance

Southwest Key becomes the local symbol of brutal U.S. policy

"...its involvement in the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" policy targeting undocumented immigrants, and the ongoing scandal of "separated families." When..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...like an 'Open for Business' sign to millions of undocumented immigrants and the criminals who take advantage of them."..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What Now for DREAMers?

The clock is ticking for the 120,000 DACA recipients in Texas

"...a possible legislative solution for the 800,000 recipients – undocumented immigrants brought to the country by their parents as..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Adler, Eckhardt Warn Paxton on DACA

Abandoning deferred action would impact 234,000 Texans

"...Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which grants undocumented immigrants who came to the country as children two..."

Aug. 14, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Summer Stock Agenda

The heat arrives with a litany of work for Austin and Austinites

"...On the other, the federal government's renewed obsession with undocumented immigrants (already driving whole families into the shadows) threatens..."

June 30, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Interesting, but No

June 2, 2017 Postmarks

Margaret Moore on ICE

The D.A. wants to work with ICE to ensure victim and criminal witness safety

"...to deportation amid the state and federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Such individuals will soon receive a letter from..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Paxton asks federal court to find anti-immigrant law constitutional

"...U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests for undocumented immigrants and calls for the ousting of any elected..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Signs "Sanctuary Cities" Bill Into Law

Anti-immigrant bill to take effect on Sept. 1

"...refused to comply with all (voluntary) detainer requests for undocumented immigrants earlier this year. “This law cracks down on..."

May 7, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Texas residents strongly support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. 49% oppose "sanctuary cities"; 45% support them...."

April 21, 2017 News Feature

Point Austin: The Way Things Are

Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls

"...Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose declared priorities are deporting undocumented immigrants, defending police departments, and reinforcing the war on..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Jeff Sessions' Empty Threat Against Sanctuary Cities

Immigration fearmongering continues for our intrepid AG

"...administration's ongoing crackdown on cities that won't blindly hand undocumented immigrants over to federal agencies, non-compliant cities will now..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Luv Doc: Vice Without the Ad

Existentially speaking, it's probably best not to go apeshit with the featherduster

"...So this week, instead of offering advice, I am..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

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