Travis County passes resolution for 'Constitutional & Humane Treatment of Immigrants'

Travis County calls for ‘constitutional and humane’ treatment of immigrants - Austin Monitor

Last week, amid nationwide protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, Hays County passed a resolution affirming its support for the “constitutional and humane treatment of migrants.” Travis County followed suit in its meeting this week, passing a resolution that… The post Travis County calls for ‘constitutional and humane’ treatment of immigrants appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Travis County passes resolution for 'Constitutional & Humane Treatment of Immigrants'

AUSTIN (KXAN)—As the federal government continues mass deportations across the country, Travis County took a step to try to ensure immigrants in its community are treated fairly. Travis County Commissioners' Court members unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to reaffirm the "constitutional and humane treatment of immigrants in the custody of any U.S. law enforcement agency, and calling due process and the protection of habeas corpus." The res…