The Supreme Court issued its mixed decision today on SB 1070, Arizona’s notorious anti-immigrant law. BNHR, in conjunction with various social sectors in our region, held a press conference Monday to provide reaction and commentary on the decision and to announce a new strategy to end the spread of racial profiling laws like SB1070 in [...]
Vigil for SB1070 and All Immigrant Families When: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 starting at 5 p.m. Where: Aztec Calendar Park in Downtown El Paso next to the County Courthouse (EL PASO, Texas) — What happened in Arizona has not stayed in Arizona. After years of legal battles, lost revenue and communities living in fear, Arizona’s [...]
The Fiscal Impact of States’ Anti-Immigrant Legislation
The Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, a multi-sector statewide initiative that includes civil rights organizations, faith leaders, academics and others released the following statement on the death of HB12 in the Texas Legislature. BNHR is one of over a hundred members in RITA. The entire statement can be found below: As the clocked ticked down [...]
