The South by Southwest festival will remove language from contracts that had warned bands and performers that U.S. immigration agents could be notified over serious contract violations. SXSW announced the changes Tuesday ahead of the massive music, film and technology showcase starting in Austin, Texas, later this week. It comes after New York-based musician Felix Walworth, who goes by the stage name Told Slant, announced he was pulling out of the festival over immigration language in his contract. I'm serious just do it — @Felixixix666Word of the contract language caused swift reaction on social media and comes amid heightened fears of immigration crackdowns under U.S. President Donald Trump. Outrage over the SXSW contract language caused swift reaction on social media amid heightened fears of immigration crackdowns under U.S. President Donald Trump.

Source: CBC News March 08, 2017 15:00 UTC