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Amid threats of raids, advocates demand local elected officials “to not leave anything to chance”
AUSTIN — Today, Grassroots Leadership released a statement in response to the recent announcement from President Trump regarding mass immigration raids: Read more about Amid threats of raids, advocates demand local elected officials “to not leave anything to chance”
BREAKING: Austin City Council takes steps to decriminalize homelessness, advocates say the fight continues
AUSTIN, TX — The Austin City Council voted early Friday morning in favor of Item 185, ending the criminalization for some unavoidable behaviors associated with extreme poverty and homelessness.
The measure modifies Austin’s ordinances criminalizing sitting and lying down and camping unless the activity endangers the health and safety of the individual or the public. Read more about BREAKING: Austin City Council takes steps to decriminalize homelessness, advocates say the fight continues
The Anti-Black Roots of Vagrancy Laws in Austin
June 20, 2019 by Holly Kirby
Dr. Kevin Foster's statement for today's city council vote on Item 185, which if passed, will decriminalize homelessness in Austin— Read more about The Anti-Black Roots of Vagrancy Laws in Austin
PRESS ADVISORY: Stop criminalizing homelessness: Homes Not Handcuffs coalition to rally at Austin City Hall prior to vote
WHAT: Community rally and press conference
WHO: Homes Not Handcuffs coalition, Council Member Greg Casar and Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison
WHEN: Thursday, June 20th 2019; 6:00 CST
WHERE: Austin City Hall, outside plaza
Additional Notes: Paid parking available at City Hall Parking Garage
#HomesNotHandcuffs testimonies from directly impacted Austin residents
June 14, 2019 by djohnson
Join us on June 20th at Austin City Hall to demand Austin decriminalizes homelessness now!
Alvin—
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