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We are local elected officials fighting for racial and economic justice. We build power with community to reshape what's possible in our localities.

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After historic midterm wins, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio are moving to limit police cooperation with ICE. LP member and Austin CM Mike Siegel: “Immediately limit police cooperation with ICE to the minimum required by federal law.” bit.ly/4t9zGG5
Texas cities pull back cooperation with ICE after midterm elections

Texas cities pull back cooperation with ICE after midterm elections

The change comes amid broader push by local governments to restrict the use of resources for immigration enforcement.

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Today’s #NoSecretPolice win: Portland, OR! 🌹 LP members & Councilors Angelita Morillo, Elana Pirtle-Guiney & Sameer Kanal passed an ordinance requiring police to show ID and banning them from wearing masks. Find our NSP toolkit in our bio.
LP members from Portland displayed here in a graphic post highlighting their successful passage of a mask-ban ordinance.

ALT LP members from Portland displayed here in a graphic post highlighting their successful passage of a mask-ban ordinance.

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Last night's election was historic, with Local Progress members winning across the country. While we wait for every vote to be counted, it is clear that people have rejected the politics of hate and have joined our movement's demand for racial and economic justice.
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Hays County will have a new county judge, Michelle Gutierrez Cohen, for the first time in nearly a decade. kxan.com/news/local/hays/hay…
Hays County elects new judge, district attorney

Hays County elects new judge, district attorney

Hays County voters elected new leadership in two major local races Tuesday, choosing Michelle Cohen as the county’s next judge and Democrat Alfonso Salazar as the next district attorney.

kxan.com
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City Councilmember Amanda Rodriguez is the new San Marcos Mayor! expressnews.com/politics/art…
Amanda Rodriguez wins San Marcos mayoral race

Amanda Rodriguez wins San Marcos mayoral race

Rodriguez, a current city council member, easily defeated former city council member Ryan Thomason.

expressnews.com
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