By Amy Kamp Amazing local work being done against gentrification by communities who refuse to live in fear of displacement. “Sanchez said that he had not wanted to get involved, but he could not ignore the landlords’ actions. Despite that
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By Tony Cantú When defending his aggressive implementation of the federal Secure Communities program – an Immigration and Customs Enforcement initiative that has led to the deportation of some 5,000 undocumented immigrants since 2009 – Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton
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Immigrants’ rights activists call on Commissioners to defund Sheriff By Amy Kamp Today at 3:20pm, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office will present its FY2015 budget requests to the Commissioners Court. Supporters of immigrants’ rights will be there as well, demanding
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As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly, behind the scenes. By Tony Cantú As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly,