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 [...]
March for Immigration Reform! When: Wednesday, April 10. March starts at 12 p.m. Where: Marchers will meet at Armijo Park at the corner of 7th St. and Campbell at 11:30 a.m. The march to San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso for a rally for immigration reform. (EL PASO, Texas) – This Wednesday, April 10 is a national [...]
By Fernando Garcia, BNHR Executive Director Last week, the fight for immigration reform kicked off in earnest. Plans from both Senate leaders and President Obama were unveiled. 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 [...]
When: Monday, December 10, 2012 at 1 p.m. Where: The Border Fence at the intersection of S San Marcial St and The Cesar Chavez Border Highway. Note: Parking is available at the intersection of Delta and Cypress. This Monday, December 10 will mark the 64th annual International Human Rights Day. Celebrations and demonstrations are scheduled [...]
Dear President Barack Obama: You can sign this petition online at Change.org During the last 30 years our communities on the U.S.-Mexico border have lived with an unprecedented wave of enforcement policies, strategies, and programs. Some of those have been designed to protect our country from real threats. But the vast majority have been ill-conceived [...]
