
Dir. of Investigations & Innovation @KXAN_News. Host, State of Texas/Cause & Effect/Catalyst. @IRE_NICAR Pres. @TxFOIFT Board. SPJ/NLGJA [email protected]
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Here’s a peek at my latest investigation on the intersection of federal immigration enforcement and local policing in Texas with @David_Barer, @rich1e_, @hueyjayd & @MattGrantKXAN, a partnership with @propublica & @TexasTribune. Watch the full story tonight on @KXAN_News at 10 or online now: bit.ly/4A0XkGI. Explore the complete project: kxan.com/shadow-force #KXANinvestigates
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Texas has the most 287(g) ICE partnerships in the nation among local law enforcement, with some lawmakers eyeing even more expansion.
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Los acuerdos de ICE con las fuerzas del orden locales están aumentando en Texas. Mientras que el estado designa más dinero, oficiales y poder detrás del 287(g), KXAN exige respuestas sobre cómo funciona. kxan.com/shadow-force/espano…
A new edition of @KXAN_News’ Texas Politics Newsletter is out! Sign up for future editions: kxan.com/newsletters 📰 #txlege
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Texas leads the country in 287(g) partnerships with ICE. But what happens when local officers take on federal immigration enforcement authority?
Texas se ha convertido en el epicentro de la expansión del programa 287(g) de ICE. Cientos de agencias se han sumado, más agentes han recibido autoridad federal para hacer cumplir las leyes migratorias y nuevos fondos impulsan el crecimiento del programa. En una investigación conjunta con @propublica y @TexasTribune, @KXAN_News encontró que esta expansión ha avanzado con poca transparencia. Algunas agencias han retenido documentos, han remitido solicitudes de información a ICE o se han opuesto a divulgar registros. KXAN identificó a cientos de agentes autorizados en Texas, entre ellos más de una docena con antecedentes de cargos penales o de sanciones disciplinarias estatales. Estos hallazgos plantean preguntas sobre cómo se evalúa a los agentes antes de su autorización. Mientras Texas destina más dinero y asigna más agentes y autoridad al programa 287(g), KXAN continúa buscando respuestas sobre una iniciativa que permanece, en gran medida, en las sombras. Lee nuestras historias en español: kxan.com/shadow-force/espano… #KXANinvestigates
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Growing battle over immigration enforcement in Austin: KXAN takes you behind the scenes of a recent ICE operation as questions are raised about enforcement tactics. @MattGrantKXAN @hinklej
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An immigration enforcement program aimed at catching dangerous criminals is growing in Texas communities—but who's getting picked up and why?
TODAY: A new episode of @KXAN_News’ Cause & Effect explores immigration enforcement tactics in Austin. Watch on-air at 4:30p, streaming on KXAN+ or online at tinyurl.com/e3fmkfzz. #KXANinvestigates
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ICE agreements with local law enforcement are growing in Texas. As the state puts more money, officers and power behind 287(g), KXAN is pushing for answers about how it operates.
Explore our new "Shadow Force" project at KXAN.com/Shadow-Force
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KXAN identificó al menos 530 oficiales autorizados a ejercer facultades federales de inmigración en Texas – y puede haber más. Nuestro equipo investiga la creciente alianza del estado con ICE y como los agentes locales están cumpliendo con su misión. kxan.com/investigations/mas-…
Very proud of the Shadow Force project launched by @KXAN_News investigators this week, examining Texas police agreements with ICE. Grateful for those who shared their stories and expertise. Honored to partner with @propublica and @TexasTribune. And thankful for my collaborators, including @David_Barer, @hueyjayd, @rich1e_, @ArezowDoost, @GraceReaderTV, @Lensmonkey, @MattGrantKXAN, Robert Sim’s, @A_Schnitker, Jaclyn Ramkissoon, @ViannaDavila, @msweetharris and more! Explore our work now: kxan.com/shadow-force #KXANinvestigates
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So excited to see this important project launch from our TX local news partner @KXAN_News
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Partnering with @propublica and @TexasTribune, KXAN Investigators requested hundreds of records to uncover how 287(g) is operating across the state. Explore the new “Shadow Force” project at KXAN.com/Shadow-Force
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KXAN identified at least 530 officers in Texas authorized to use federal immigration powers—and there could be more.
Partnering with @propublica and @TexasTribune, our team investigates the state's growing ICE partnership program and how local officers are carrying out its mission. kxan.com/investigations/more…
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In Texas, a routine traffic stop can lead to an immigration arrest, as more local police join ICE’s 287(g) program. For Pablo Rodriguez, the impact was personal. A June stop ended with his father in custody.
Texas leads ICE’s expanding 287(g) program, with hundreds of local police agencies signing on, more officers gaining federal immigration powers and new funding fueling growth. As part of an initiative with @propublica and @TexasTribune examining state and federal efforts to restrict local control, @KXAN_News uncovered questions about officer vetting and barriers to public records, pushing for answers about a rapidly expanding program that remains largely in the shadows. Explore our project and all stories now: kxan.com/shadow-force #KXANinvestigates
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Texas is the epicenter of ICE's expanding 287(g) program, with hundreds of agencies and officers signing on. But as ICE’s reach grows, so do questions about who's getting federal authority and what's prompting arrests.
If you subscribe to @KXAN_News’ investigative newsletter, you got a first look today at our team’s latest project: Shadow Force. Partnering with @propublica and @TexasTribune, we examine how federal immigration enforcement is impacting local policing in Texas. Subscribe to future editions: kxan.com/newsletters. And explore our work now: kxan.com/shadow-force #KXANinvestigates
On Thursday, @KXAN_News investigators launch a major project online about local policing and immigration enforcement in Texas (the first story also airs that day at 10p). It’s a partnership with @propublica and @TexasTribune we’ve been digging into for months. More to come! #KXANinvestigates
ICYMI: My extended discussion with @KXAN_News’ @ArezowDoost about the latest body pulled from Austin’s Lady Bird Lake and our ongoing “Beneath the Surface” investigation. WATCH: tinyurl.com/5n8k92cw #KXANinvestigates
















