Lyanne A. Guarecuco
The Texas Observer
Austin, TX, United States
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‘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. → Read More
‘Sanctuary Cities’ Debate Brings Tears, Protests, Feuds to Texas House
Lawmakers gave heartfelt speeches about their experiences as minorities, immigrants and children of immigrants on the Texas House floor Wednesday during heated debate over the so-called sanctuary cities ban. Representative Ana Hernandez, D-Houston, fought back tears while describing the fear … → Read More
Fasting Lawmaker Gets Support, Death Wishes Ahead of 'Sanctuary Cities' Debate
Representative Victoria Neave said the decision to fast for four days ahead of the "sanctuary cities" debate was “very spiritual” and personal. → Read More
Overnight Hearing on House ‘Bathroom Bill’ Draws 95 Percent Opposition
Beginning at 11:40 p.m., lawmakers heard more than five hours of heartfelt testimony on HB 2899. → Read More
There is No Middle Ground for Human Rights, 'Bathroom Bill' Critics Say
On Wednesday night, a House committee is expected to hear hours of testimony on HB 2899, the House’s version of the “bathroom bill.” → Read More
House Gives Initial Blessing to ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill that Threatens to Jail Sheriffs
The House softened some edges of the bill, but preserved the most controversial components of the legislation, including jailing noncompliant sheriffs. → Read More
In Houston, Hillary Clinton Talks Syria, Women’s Empowerment and Turning Texas Blue
Clinton spoke about stopping the crisis in Syria, the Trump administration and how the Lone Star State could be “as blue as the Texas sky.” → Read More
Meet the ‘Abolitionists,’ the Most Extreme Anti-Abortion Group at the Texas Lege
A new religious right group known as Abolish Abortion Texas is partially behind the state GOP’s new extreme stance on abortion. → Read More
Federal Judge: ICE Conducted Austin Raids in Retaliation Against Sheriff’s New Policy
A federal judge in Austin confirmed in open court Monday that federal agents conducted raids on dozens of undocumented immigrants last month in response to a new policy by Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez that limits cooperation with Immigration and … → Read More
Video: Opponents Say Anti-Sanctuary Cities Bill Would Separate Families
Of the 638 people who registered a position on Senate Bill 4 Wednesday, only 11 supported it. → Read More
Myth-Busting Immigration Detainers: They’re Optional, Costly and Rarely Lead to Deportation
In 2015, federal authorities never followed up on 62 percent of immigration detainers issued to local jails and only 15 percent led to deportations. → Read More