Posted by Cristina Parker on August 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The Border Network for Human Rights, a founding member of RITA, released a report today on the challenges and successes of the Texas Can Do Better campaign. You can read and download it here: Lessons Learned During the 2011 Texas Can Do Better Campaign by the Border Network for Human Rights
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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 [...]
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Posted by Cristina Parker on April 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Very soon, the Texas Senate Higher Education Committee will vote on SB 1631, a bill that would force Texas to revoke in-state tuition for DREAMers. Obviously, any measure that attacks America’s students is attacking America’s future. This bill goes too far by eliminating provisions that benefit all Texans, not just undocumented students. Most of all, [...]
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