Travis County

"Sanctuary City" Battle
"Sanctuary City" Battle
"Sanctuary City" Battle
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked funding for the first time over so-called "sanctuary cities" after Austin's sheriff stopped complying with all federal immigration detainers.
Texas Immigration Standoff
Texas Immigration Standoff
Texas Immigration Standoff
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez are at odds concerning when and why illegal immigrants ought to be detained, and it could cost the county around $1.8 million in grants.