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

Top 10 Labor Stories

Treat your workers right

"...blocked an opportunity to shield up to 5 million undocumented immigrants – including 700,000 Texans – from deportation, and..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“Minimum Wage Is Not Livable”

Workers get paid, but the fight for fair wages is far from over

"...Taco Bell. She said many of her co-workers, particularly undocumented immigrants, were hesitant to challenge management. When she walked..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

Bright Light Social Hour & Israel Nash

Nash to host TBLSH cameo at Antone’s on Wednesday?

"...Chronicle: Your new single “Lupita” addresses the struggles of undocumented immigrants in the U.S...."

Dec. 6, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Bright Light Social Hour & Israel Nash

"...Nash for three songs addressing the toxic politics of undocumented immigrants. "Lupita" essays a couple looking for a better..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Headlines

"...rehear the Obama administration's plea to allow millions of undocumented immigrants to continue to live in the U.S. and..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature

Top 10 Labor Stories

"...late in 2014, which would have allowed millions of undocumented immigrants to begin the process of applying for citizenship...."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

City Council: Keep ’Em Waiting

Council punts short-term rentals, pops the 290 landfills

"...achieve representation, rent controls, potential ownership, and protections for undocumented immigrants. Austin Interfaith, which helped broker the agreement, said..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"..."deferred action" on deportation of an estimated 5 million undocumented immigrants...."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature

Headlines

"...Eight­ies and Nineties, with about a third of them undocumented immigrants likely facing deportation...."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature

UT Students Want to "Boot the Braids"

Campaign against Wendy's heats up

"...film shows that if individual workers, who are often undocumented immigrants, are powerless to demand better conditions, the farmers..."

Sept. 28, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

After the Flood

It's going to take time and hard work to rebuild what the Memorial Day flood destroyed

"...up to $200,000 in disaster loans, and temporary housing. Undocumented immigrants with a U.S.-born child can also secure "short-term,..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...to reverse President Obama's executive order limiting deportations of undocumented immigrants, which was attached to a bill funding the..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature

Headlines

"...temporary legal status to as many as 5 million undocumented immigrants. The use of executive action to halt deportation..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature

Davis Shines While Linking TEF Scandal to Abbott in Debate

Davis takes off the gloves in second, final guv debate

"...the Texas DREAM Act, a 2001 measure that allows undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities, “flawed”..."

Oct. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Obamacare: Deadline Looms for Immigration Status

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

"...and most other residents who are "lawfully present," but undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients – meaning those granted limited..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Council: Come as You Are

Council gets back to business with 178 items on the agenda

"...Central Ameri­can refugees and possible city ID cards for undocumented immigrants; and another that would address "distracted driving" (stash..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Will Border Crisis Spur a Special Session?

Perry, Dewhurst, Straus instruct DPS to increase border presence

"...online petition voicing concerns about a recent rise in undocumented immigrants, on June 18 Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov...."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kids' Corner

Lit picks for the younger set

"...Tonatiuh says the millions of American children born to undocumented immigrants will relate to Pancho Rabbit's story. Sharing these..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature by Jessi Cape

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