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Sanctuary Cities

A Radical Proposal Calls for a Moratorium on Deportations

The Migrant Justice Platform also offers a simple solution to address the tension between native-born and foreign workers: Protect immigrants’ right to organize.

by Gus Bova

Keep Reading

How Texas Cops Turn Mental Health Crises into Deportations

by Gus Bova

ICE Issues More Detainers in Texas, Withholds Crucial Data

by Gus Bova

ICE Arrestó Casi Tres Veces Más Inmigrantes De Lo Reportado Durante las Redadas del Año Pasado en Austin

by Gus Bova and Alvaro Céspedes

Jul 18, 2017

Never Say Sine Die: Legislature Returns to Ideological Special Session Agenda

As if the regular session wasn’t terrible enough, Governor Greg Abbott has called lawmakers back for another 30 days of hell.

by Forrest Wilder

Donald Trump Jul 17, 2017

It’s a Trump Miracle! There are Signs of Life Among Texas Democrats

For the last 15 years, Texas Democrats have been accusing Republicans of overreach. This time, they might be right.

by Christopher Hooks

Jul 14, 2017

Greg Abbott’s Latino Problem

The governor is looking strong in his re-election bid but his support for Senate Bill 4 may be doing serious damage to the Texas GOP.

by Forrest Wilder

Sen. Rodney Ellis in the unofficial "Civil Rights Room" Jul 11, 2017

Despite Push from Democrats, Harris County is Staying out of the SB 4 Lawsuit

by Gus Bova

Jul 11, 2017

Five New Laws that Will Likely Get Texas Sued (Or Already Have)

The Texas Legislature passed at least 5 arguably unconstitutional bills this year, and the special session hasn’t even started.

by Gus Bova, Sophie Novack, and Laura Marie Thompson

Jul 10, 2017

Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Repeal SB 4 During Special Session

by Gus Bova

Jul 10, 2017

Protecting Immigrant Families: A Call for an Economic Boycott of Texas

After SB 4, Texans should support immigration and boycott conventions, conferences and major sports events.

by Jim Harrington

Jul 07, 2017

Después de SB 4, Línea Telefónica de Consulados Mexicanos Presenta un Incremento de Casi 700 por ciento en Texas

Después de la fecha en que se firmó SB 4, los consulados mexicanos en Texas han estado más ocupados que nunca, de acuerdo a una reciente declaración.

by Alvaro Céspedes

protesters, capitol Jul 07, 2017

After SB 4, Mexican Consulate Hotline Sees Nearly 700 Percent Increase in Texas Calls

After the signing date of SB 4, Mexican consulates in Texas have been as busy as ever, according to a recent statement.

by Alvaro Céspedes

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