Posted on · Even though the Trump administration's new public charge rule doesn't apply to most immigrant families, misinformation, mistrust and fear around the rule change is impacting public health. Cancer patients, single mothers and other families are opting out of food stamps and Medicaid because they're afraid it could affect their immigration status.
Posted on · In Texas, Dallas and Houston have the highest numbers of Mexican immigrants with college degrees.
Posted on · Under the ruling by the U.S. Attorney General, they will have to wait in detention until their case is adjudicated. The decision doesn't affect families or unaccompanied minors.
Posted on · Migration Policy Institute new report is the second time the non-partisan group has chose to examine our region…again.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A new report takes an in-depth look at Houston’s immigration population. Citizens are being asked to weigh in on flood-prevention priorities. Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas talks about being undocumented. And we look back at the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match held at the Astrodome in 1973.
Posted on · Texas is among the states that would be most affected by the policy, which would encourage immigration officials to factor in a new income threshold when they’re deciding to deny or grant green cards and visas
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
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A new report examines how immigration policy and enforcement have changed under the Trump administration. Actor Sean Astin talks about improving our national dialogue on mental health. And a new choral performance in Los Angeles get its inspiration partially from Houston.
Posted on · Construction, transportation, cleaning and food preparation are some of the industries where these violations occur
Posted on · Activists are advocating for a ‘clean’ bill that is not subject to border security or immigration enforcement provisions, which has become a crucial element in the negotiations between Democrats and Republicans for the budget bill
Posted on · Research from the Migration Policy Institute shows majority of children were been born in the U.S.