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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

May 26, 2017

Photos: They Fought the Lege (and the Lege Won)

by Sam DeGrave

Attorney General Greg Abbott May 22, 2017

Two Blatant Lies from Governor Greg Abbott’s ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Op-Ed

The governor published a counterfactual editorial Friday about the anti-“sanctuary cities” bill.

by Gus Bova

Senate Bill 4, Capitol May 16, 2017

Activists: Greg Abbott’s SB 4 Pitch to Univision Viewers is ‘Nothing But Lies’

“I don’t know why he is telling people something so blatantly untrue,” Austin City Council member Greg Casar said.

by Gus Bova

sb 4 May 14, 2017

On Mother’s Day, Hundreds Protest Senate Bill 4 at Governor’s Mansion

Hundreds marched against the anti-'sanctuary cities' bill that many say could tear immigrant families apart.

by Gus Bova

Governor Greg Abbott May 06, 2017

Without Notice, Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Ban on Facebook Live

by Kolten Parker

Jim Ribgy, SB 4, Protest, Trespass May 06, 2017

This Week: Abbott to Sign SB 4, A Sneaky GOP Nomination And Bipartisan Support for Medical Marijuana

As the Legislature enters the home stretch of the 85th session, a round-up of this week's Observer coverage.

by Kolten Parker

May 03, 2017

Controversial ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Ban Headed to Texas Governor’s Desk, Will Likely Become Law

“I’m afraid that this legislation will lead to harassment and profiling of Latinos, especially our children,” said Senator Sylvia Garcia.

by Lyanne A. Guarecuco

Jim Ribgy, SB 4, Protest, Trespass May 01, 2017

Video: 24 Arrested After Eight-Hour SB 4 Protest at Texas Governor’s Office

Protesters were charged with a Class B misdemeanor and released to a crowd of cheering supporters.

by Gus Bova

Apr 28, 2017

This Week: ‘Show Me Your Papers’ and ‘Baby Jail’ Bills Advance

Tears, protests and hate filled the Texas House during a marathon debate on anti-immigrant 'sanctuary cities' legislation this week.

by Kolten Parker

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