Austin City Council Smacks Down S-Comm The pressure is on Travis County leaders, who have 90 days to either shut down the mass deportation program or risk losing City funding (AUSTIN, Texas) — Last night, the Austin City Council voted
Council Slams ‘S-Comm’: Unanimous vote rejects county participation in deportation program
By Tony Cantú In a 7-0 vote Thursday evening, City Council unanimously passed a resolution formally opposing the federal Secure Communities program, through which immigration officials identify jail inmates for deportation – including large numbers of arrestees detained at the
Austin City Council OKs resolution against Secure Communities policy: Resolution tells city manager to look at alternatives to using Travis County booking facility.
By Caitlin Clark Austin City Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday evening to cheers and thunderous applause that puts the city on record as opposing a controversial program aimed at helping federal agents identify jail inmates for possible deportation.
Critics of immigration detainers gather at Austin City Hall
By Caitlin Clark Residents packed the Austin City Hall media room Thursday morning to support a resolution slated for a City Council vote this evening that would put Austin on record as opposing a controversial program aimed at helping federal
City Council Opposes ICE Detainer Program
By Sunny Sone On Thursday, the Austin City Council voted unanimously for a resolution opposing the use of Travis County resources for ICE Secure Communities, a deportation program that relies on partnership among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.