Immigration
It’s Been A Big Year In Immigration News, Here’s How Houston Was Impacted
Posted on · Considering a quarter of the Houston-area population is foreign-born, this city has been among the most impacted by numerous policy changes.
Tag: daca
News
Fifty Percent Fewer Texas “Dreamers” Renewed DACA In Fiscal Year 2018
Posted on · DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, protects undocumented people who were brought here as children from deportation and allows them to get driver licenses, work permits and go to college.
Immigration
Appeals Court Rules Trump Can’t Immediately End DACA
Posted on · Lawsuits by California and others challenging the administration's decision will continue in federal court.
Immigration
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Fast-Track DACA Cases
Posted on · The administration has asked the high court to take up three cases about the President's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: How Can Texas Improve Its Border And Immigration Policy?
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red White and Blue."
In-Depth
Unable to Vote, Dreamers Take Immigration Issues to People Who Can
Posted on · One group of Houston’s most motivated activists is hoping voters care enough to show up to the polls. Their future in this country could depend on it.
Houston Matters
Congressman Beto O’Rourke Talks about Standing Up to Trump and Voting Rights
Posted on · The Democratic challenger to Republican Senator Ted Cruz supports U.S. citizenship for DACA recipients and using energy resources in a more environmentally responsible way
News
At Prison Reform Meeting, Trump Praises Texas’ ‘Very Successful’ DACA Challenge
Posted on · The Trump administration has promised to phase out the Obama-era immigration program. But the president himself has also expressed sympathy for "Dreamers."
Top Stories
Shark Bites Man Near Crystal Beach, Cruz Allies Ramp Up for November TV Battle with O’Rourke, And More
Posted on · What we're following today at Houston Public Media
News
DACA Hearing Focuses on Judge’s Prior Ruling
Posted on · U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen asked attorneys to submit new briefs in the case
Top Stories
Early Voting for Harris County Flood Control District Bond Election Begins Wednesday, DACA Hearing Focuses on Judge’s Prior Ruling, And More
Posted on · What we’re following at Houston Public Media today
Houston Matters
Litigation That Could End DACA Will Unfold in Houston Court
Posted on · Federal Judge Andrew Hanen will hold a hearing Wednesday regarding the Texas-led lawsuit that aims to terminate the Obama era program
Houston Matters
Full Show: Phillip Aronoff Candidate Interview, And Developing The First Artificial Heart (Aug. 7, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn what's at state at a key DACA hearing tomorrow. Then, we begin our series of interviews with candidates running in the November election. Plus, we learn how the first fully functioning artificial heart was developed. And we take a behind-the-scenes look at Houston's 311 call center.
News
DACA Back in Court Next Month as Texas Moves to End Program
Posted on · After President Trump vowed to phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which protects immigrants brought into the U.S. as children from deportation, federal courts stepped in — and Texas is suing to end the program
Houston Matters
Full Show: Stories From The Storm, And The Impact Of Rising Temperatures (July 23, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A local group is concerned an end to DACA would hurt the Houston economy. We meet a teacher who invited a student and her family to move in with her after Harvey. We examine the effects of rising temperatures across the country. And we get an update on Houston sports.