Why the Southern Border is “The New Ellis Island” New report showcases a new way to look at the border, from the perspectives of border leaders — local law enforcement, academics, faith leaders and local government officials (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – On Wednesday, May 8 a group of border stakeholders released their report, “The New Ellis [...]
by Fernando Garcia, BNHR Executive Director After more than 25 years of intense advocacy, we have never been closer to immigration reform than we are right now. The high turnout of Latino voters in the last election has suddenly prioritized the issue with politicians from both major parties. In fact, a bill is expected to be [...]
Now Is the Time for Enforcement Reform By Fernando Garcia, BNHR Executive Director Yesterday the bipartisan group of senators known as the “Gang of 8″ released their comprehensive immigration reform bill that will allow for undocumented immigrants to apply for permanent legal status within 10 years and eventually for U.S. citizenship. The bill is a [...]
AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agency (CPB) is facing a handful of lawsuits and potential lawsuits over claims of rampant misconduct against both immigrants and U.S. citizens. An alliance of advocacy groups recently filed actions against the CBP outlining 10 such cases. Six of the plaintiffs are from Texas. Adriana Pinon, [...]
Communities from the southern and northern borders are traveling to Washington, D.C. to protect the rights of our border communities in the struggle for immigration reform. Poster for Border Advocacy Day
(EL PASO, Texas) — There was a lot of talk about border security from leaders of both parties at today’s immigration hearing in the House Judiciary Committee. Unfortunately, it was all rhetoric from people who don’t seem to understand the reality of the border. The usual suspects such as Republicans Rep. Lamar Smith and Rep. [...]
Today the El Paso County Commissioner’s Court passed this resolution in support of immigration reform and stopping the punitive and unaccountable enforcement against immigrant and border residents that has plagued our communities. The Border Network for Human Rights supports this resolution and about 30 BNHR members sat in Commissioners Court this morning to show the [...]
