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County Torn Between Community Calls and State Law | Texas News
Residents in Travis County are demanding stricter limits on immigration enforcement on county property, spurred by recent fatal ICE encounters nationwide. While County Judge Andy Brown confirmed county land hasn’t been used for immigration operations, officials say state law blocks deeper action — urging residents to push lawmakers in Austin. Community advocates, including the Austin Sanctuary Network, call for banning federal agents from county land, greater transparency on taxpayer-funded immigration partnerships, and expanded legal aid. They also push for jail policy reforms — cutting…
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