Cécile Fandos
@cecilefandos.bsky.social
She/her. French in Austin, TX. Former news media correspondent turned outreach coordinator, now in the nonprofit, higher ed & workforce dev worlds. Mom. Cat lover. Activist. También hablo español. 😊
This is awful. But what a testament to migrants defense orgs that "Trump’s border czar Tom Homan has been highly critical of groups providing the information" and the regime has to resort to unconstitutional actions to carry on its policies!
Not opening the door to ICE may no longer stop officers
Law enforcement and legal experts warn if more agents barge into homes, everyone could be put at greater risk.
www.pbs.org
January 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This is awful. But what a testament to migrants defense orgs that "Trump’s border czar Tom Homan has been highly critical of groups providing the information" and the regime has to resort to unconstitutional actions to carry on its policies!
"ICE has recorded four deaths in the last two months in #detention centers across #Texas, three of them at Camp East Montana."
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/21/t...
#immigration
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/21/t...
#immigration
El Paso medical examiner rules death in ICE camp a homicide
Immigration officials initially said the 55-year-old Cuban detainee died of “medical distress” but later changed the cause to suicide. The medical examiner ruled he was suffocated while being restrain...
www.texastribune.org
January 24, 2026 at 4:21 AM
"ICE has recorded four deaths in the last two months in #detention centers across #Texas, three of them at Camp East Montana."
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/21/t...
#immigration
www.texastribune.org/2026/01/21/t...
#immigration
"Last year, (...) at least 30 people d(ied) in detention centers."
And "at least four people have died in ICE detention so far this year, according to agency data."
www.cbsnews.com/news/mexico-...
#ice #immigration
And "at least four people have died in ICE detention so far this year, according to agency data."
www.cbsnews.com/news/mexico-...
#ice #immigration
DHS confirms Mexican citizen's death in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
www.cbsnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:16 AM
"Last year, (...) at least 30 people d(ied) in detention centers."
And "at least four people have died in ICE detention so far this year, according to agency data."
www.cbsnews.com/news/mexico-...
#ice #immigration
And "at least four people have died in ICE detention so far this year, according to agency data."
www.cbsnews.com/news/mexico-...
#ice #immigration
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December 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"ICE agents have arrested more than 9,100 people in #SouthTexas — nearly one-fifth of all such arrests in the entire state since Trump took office, according to government data." #ICE #immigration #Texas
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
South Texas homebuilders say ICE arrests have slowed work
More than 380 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.
www.texastribune.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
"ICE agents have arrested more than 9,100 people in #SouthTexas — nearly one-fifth of all such arrests in the entire state since Trump took office, according to government data." #ICE #immigration #Texas
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/24/s...
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Take 30 seconds to send a message to state candidates: Texans want new, resilient funding that protects our schools from the two-year budget cuts that leave them vulnerable: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Take 30 seconds to send a message to state candidates: Texans want new, resilient funding that protects our schools from the two-year budget cuts that leave them vulnerable: https://go.ryht.org/fundthefuture
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
#TxEd #FundTheFuture #TxLege #Texas #TexasPublicSchools
Talk about taxation without representation!
Excluding noncitizens when drawing political districts could have important ramifications for political power in Texas.
Here's what that would look like:
Here's what that would look like:
Could excluding noncitizens be Republicans’ next move in the redistricting battles?
Excluding noncitizens when drawing political districts could have important ramifications for political power in Texas.
bit.ly
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Talk about taxation without representation!
Community Impact: Restaurant François now serving French-American cuisine to downtown Austin
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#FrenchInAustin
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#FrenchInAustin
Restaurant François now serving French-American cuisine to downtown Austin
A French-American restaurant is now open in downtown Austin, in the AMLI building.
communityimpact.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Community Impact: Restaurant François now serving French-American cuisine to downtown Austin
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#FrenchInAustin
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#FrenchInAustin
"Organizations [like @aclutx.bsky.social and @hrw.org] are alleging that detained immigrants are subject to:
- beatings and sexual abuse by officers,
- as well as medical neglect,
- hunger and insufficient food,
- and denial of access to attorneys."
- beatings and sexual abuse by officers,
- as well as medical neglect,
- hunger and insufficient food,
- and denial of access to attorneys."
Immigrants detained at Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss, Texas, say ICE officers coerced them to cross into the Mexican desert — or face jail in third countries. Human rights groups are calling the camp a “civil rights catastrophe.” elpasomatters.org/2025/12/08/f...
ACLU: ICE detainees at Camp East Montana beaten, threatened with illegal removal to Mexico
The ACLU and other organizations are calling for Fort Bliss facility to be shut down, alleging detained immigrants are beaten and sexually abused, lack access to medical care, attorneys and…
elpasomatters.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
"Organizations [like @aclutx.bsky.social and @hrw.org] are alleging that detained immigrants are subject to:
- beatings and sexual abuse by officers,
- as well as medical neglect,
- hunger and insufficient food,
- and denial of access to attorneys."
- beatings and sexual abuse by officers,
- as well as medical neglect,
- hunger and insufficient food,
- and denial of access to attorneys."
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This year, U.S. employers announced the highest number of layoffs since the 2020 pandemic recession and the lowest number of planned hires since 2010.
This is Trump’s economy.
This is Trump’s economy.
December 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This year, U.S. employers announced the highest number of layoffs since the 2020 pandemic recession and the lowest number of planned hires since 2010.
This is Trump’s economy.
This is Trump’s economy.
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Is your family facing rising health care costs? We need to hear from you! Share your #Trumpflation experience with MomsRising to help elected leaders understand the impact of the #HealthCarePriceHike on families: momsrising.org/HCcoststories #TrumpInflationCrisis
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Is your family facing rising health care costs? We need to hear from you! Share your #Trumpflation experience with MomsRising to help elected leaders understand the impact of the #HealthCarePriceHike on families: momsrising.org/HCcoststories #TrumpInflationCrisis
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I’ve seen the Trump Administration do many terrible things, but this one is a first.
They wrongfully deported a 19-year-old Austin constituent in shackles. When she spoke out, armed ICE agents were sent in an unmarked van to threaten her parents. (1/2)
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They wrongfully deported a 19-year-old Austin constituent in shackles. When she spoke out, armed ICE agents were sent in an unmarked van to threaten her parents. (1/2)
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December 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I’ve seen the Trump Administration do many terrible things, but this one is a first.
They wrongfully deported a 19-year-old Austin constituent in shackles. When she spoke out, armed ICE agents were sent in an unmarked van to threaten her parents. (1/2)
youtube.com/shorts/mgYyo...
They wrongfully deported a 19-year-old Austin constituent in shackles. When she spoke out, armed ICE agents were sent in an unmarked van to threaten her parents. (1/2)
youtube.com/shorts/mgYyo...
La France bien classée sur l'égalité des sexes, mais en n'incluant pas les données relatives aux violences, c'est à lire dans @lesnnews.bsky.social : www.lesnouvellesnews.fr/egalite-femm...
Égalité femmes-hommes : la France bon élève… en apparence - Les Nouvelles News
L’Institut Européen pour l’Égalité entre les hommes et les femmes a publié son « indice d’égalité des sexes 2025 ». La France est classée deuxième… mais malgré des progrès, les inégalités persistent d...
www.lesnouvellesnews.fr
December 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
La France bien classée sur l'égalité des sexes, mais en n'incluant pas les données relatives aux violences, c'est à lire dans @lesnnews.bsky.social : www.lesnouvellesnews.fr/egalite-femm...
ICYMI Texas:
"As of mid-November, more than 65,100 people were in ICE detention nationwide.
Texas facilities held over 25% of them."
"As of mid-November, more than 65,100 people were in ICE detention nationwide.
Texas facilities held over 25% of them."
The wave of legal challenges in Texas and across the country is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants.
Lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood Texas
The wave of legal challenges is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants.
www.texastribune.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
ICYMI Texas:
"As of mid-November, more than 65,100 people were in ICE detention nationwide.
Texas facilities held over 25% of them."
"As of mid-November, more than 65,100 people were in ICE detention nationwide.
Texas facilities held over 25% of them."
Feeling glad that I am not a British taxpayer this evening!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Feeling glad that I am not a British taxpayer this evening!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Texas' bathroom ban, Senate Bill 8, goes into effect Thursday, December 4.
Have questions like:
➡️ Can someone force me to use certain facilities?
➡️ Who can enforce S.B. 8?
Get your answers at our virtual training Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. CT.
Register: aclutx.org/events
Have questions like:
➡️ Can someone force me to use certain facilities?
➡️ Who can enforce S.B. 8?
Get your answers at our virtual training Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. CT.
Register: aclutx.org/events
December 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Texas' bathroom ban, Senate Bill 8, goes into effect Thursday, December 4.
Have questions like:
➡️ Can someone force me to use certain facilities?
➡️ Who can enforce S.B. 8?
Get your answers at our virtual training Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. CT.
Register: aclutx.org/events
Have questions like:
➡️ Can someone force me to use certain facilities?
➡️ Who can enforce S.B. 8?
Get your answers at our virtual training Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. CT.
Register: aclutx.org/events
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#ATX
#CentralTexas
The Austin-American Statesman kicked off its annual season of caring. 12 families whose needs are more than they can handle are included. With federal cuts to nonprofits, our neighbors need even more help.
No paywall on this article; persevere to read the story.
#CentralTexas
The Austin-American Statesman kicked off its annual season of caring. 12 families whose needs are more than they can handle are included. With federal cuts to nonprofits, our neighbors need even more help.
No paywall on this article; persevere to read the story.
Unbelievable year of need seen by Austin nonprofits
Statesman's Season for Caring nonprofit program will help hundreds of families through your donations, which are being matched by Brian Sheth.
www.statesman.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#ATX
#CentralTexas
The Austin-American Statesman kicked off its annual season of caring. 12 families whose needs are more than they can handle are included. With federal cuts to nonprofits, our neighbors need even more help.
No paywall on this article; persevere to read the story.
#CentralTexas
The Austin-American Statesman kicked off its annual season of caring. 12 families whose needs are more than they can handle are included. With federal cuts to nonprofits, our neighbors need even more help.
No paywall on this article; persevere to read the story.
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As you gather with family and friends this week, it's important to ask if all the firearms in the home and in vehicles are securely stored before visiting.
That means guns are stored unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. #BeSMART
That means guns are stored unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. #BeSMART
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
As you gather with family and friends this week, it's important to ask if all the firearms in the home and in vehicles are securely stored before visiting.
That means guns are stored unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. #BeSMART
That means guns are stored unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. #BeSMART
A good reminder before a major holiday!
You deserve to make the decisions about your body and your future that are right for you, without interference or shame. Period.
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A good reminder before a major holiday!
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Trump gets: $5 billion in crypto deals, a $400 million plane, a $300 million ballroom, millions in deals from Facebook, Amazon, CBS.
Everyone else gets: higher prices for health care, electricity, and groceries.
Corruption, plain and simple.
Everyone else gets: higher prices for health care, electricity, and groceries.
Corruption, plain and simple.
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Trump gets: $5 billion in crypto deals, a $400 million plane, a $300 million ballroom, millions in deals from Facebook, Amazon, CBS.
Everyone else gets: higher prices for health care, electricity, and groceries.
Corruption, plain and simple.
Everyone else gets: higher prices for health care, electricity, and groceries.
Corruption, plain and simple.
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NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
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🟣À partir d’aujourd’hui, les femmes travaillent gratuitement jusqu’à la fin de l’année.
À temps de travail égal, les femmes gagnent 14,2% de moins que les hommes.
Nous continuons de nous battre pour l’égalité professionnelle aux côtés des syndicats et des associations.
À temps de travail égal, les femmes gagnent 14,2% de moins que les hommes.
Nous continuons de nous battre pour l’égalité professionnelle aux côtés des syndicats et des associations.
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🟣À partir d’aujourd’hui, les femmes travaillent gratuitement jusqu’à la fin de l’année.
À temps de travail égal, les femmes gagnent 14,2% de moins que les hommes.
Nous continuons de nous battre pour l’égalité professionnelle aux côtés des syndicats et des associations.
À temps de travail égal, les femmes gagnent 14,2% de moins que les hommes.
Nous continuons de nous battre pour l’égalité professionnelle aux côtés des syndicats et des associations.
TAKE ACTION: Head Start over Billionaires! action.momsrising.org/sign/Head_St...
Don't Shutdown Head Start!
The Republican Controlled-Congress must STOP holding Americans' health care hostage while leaving child care hanging. End the shutdown IMMEDIATELY!
action.momsrising.org
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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