Town Square
The Latest on the DACA Hearings and Immigration in the U.S.
Posted on · Experts explain the current landscape of immigration issues and the impact they could have.
Tag: Cesar Espinosa
Houston Matters
As Title 42 ends, Houston-area services for immigrants prepare for what’s next
Posted on · As the COVID-era immigration policy comes to an end, we ask an attorney, a charity worker, and an immigrant rights organization what to expect here.
Town Square
Asian And Latino Communities Face An “Unlevel Playing Field” For Pandemic Recovery
Posted on · 16 U.S. cities have seen a 150% increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and more than 3000 reports of anti-Asian American hate in the past year, according to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism.
National
Houston Mourners Pay Respects To Vanessa Guillén At Public Memorial
Posted on · The public service is being held at César E. Chávez High School, where Guillen once attended.
Immigration
Conroe Detention Center For Unaccompanied Minors Will Close
Posted on · Southwest Key is planning to move youth to some of their other shelters.
Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: ‘Culture Shock’ Marries Horror With Notions Of The American Dream
Posted on · Horror intersects with the American Dream in our latest installment of The Bigger Picture, where we examine the social or cultural issues in new films.
Immigration
11-Year-Old Salvadoran Girl Living In Houston Faces Deportation
Posted on · The immigration lawyer who represents her argues the order of removal is based on a clerical error by an immigration court.
Immigration
On Sixth Anniversary Of DACA, Houston ‘Dreamers’ Are Still Hopeful But Also Skeptical
Posted on · The anniversary happens on the eve of the U.S. House possibly debating legislation that could impact the undocumented immigrants benefited by the Obama era program
Immigration
Caravan Traveling Through Texas Border Cities To Inform About SB4 Will Culminate In Houston
Posted on · The Together Juntos caravan uses presentations and trainings to explain the law
Immigration
Local Immigration Activists Criticize Trump’s Tweet On Not Wanting A Deal On DACA
Posted on · The President also tied the Obama-era program to "ridiculous liberal laws" and "Caravans" of immigrants heading to the United States
Houston Matters
Will Local Leaders Get Behind Pres. Trump’s Immigration Plan?
Posted on · We learn more details on the President's proposal and get reactions from Rep. Gene Green and area immigration experts.
News
Houston ‘Dreamers’ Go To Washington To Ask Lawmakers To Help Them With A Fix For DACA
Posted on · Although a federal judge has temporarily blocked the government’s decision to terminate the program, they still consider passing legislation is "urgent"
News
Immigration Activists Rally Against Texas Attorney General Paxton As He Visits Houston
Posted on · Undocumented immigrants protested because the AG wants to end DACA, a program from the Obama Administration that grants them a temporary stay and a work permit.
Houston Matters
We Preview ‘Tu Voz es Poder’ — A Live Latino Town Hall Discussion
Posted on · The live, town hall discussion covers topics concerning the Hispanic and Latino communities in Greater Houston.
DiverseCity
‘Tu Voz es Poder’ – TV 8 Special Focusing on Latino Issues in Houston
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Univision Houston hold a live Town Hall to explore issues around immigration and stories of success.