After artist backlash, SXSW will remove controversial immigration clause in 2018 contracts

In a blog post today, SXSW has confirmed it will remove a controversial deportation clause in its artist contracts “for 2018 and beyond.” The clause in question reserved the right for SXSW to contact immigration authorities if international artists played unofficial showcases while in Austin. Organizers say they will “change the language” of the artist agreement and “remove the option of notifying immigration authorities.”
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