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REPORT: How Communities Beat Arizona-Style Bills In Texas
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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“Sanctuary City” Bills Die Another Death: A Victory For All Texans
A Victory For All Texans Congratulations To All Who Believed That Texas Can Do Better On Immigration And To Lawmakers For Listening To Communities Click here for information about the RITA Press Conference on June 29 (AUSTIN, Texas) — As the sun sets on the special session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, the bills that [...]
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Texas Can Do Better Rally for Immigration Reform In Austin
RITA members gathered in Austin, Texas on February 22, 2011 to demand Texas lawmakers stand up for real immigration reform. All photos courtesy of Rene Renteria photography.
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Texas Can Do Better on Immigration
Do you believe that Texas can do better on immigration, national security, economic recovery and family values? So do we. RITA drafted this set of principles to guide the current Texas 82nd Legislature on Immigration. RITA Legislative Principles for Texas Legislature 82nd Session Loading…
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Texans Must Lead The Call For Reform, Here’s Why
Everyone knows that Texas is special. Things are bigger here. Some even say that things are better here, too. We’ll admit it, RITA believes in the power of Texans and in the greatness of our state. That’s why we believe Texas needs to be at the forefront in demanding a national solution to the broken [...]
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Today’s Big Immigration News is Really A Small Change
(EL PASO, Texas) —Washington announced that it would be introducing a new process for certain as they file for family unity waivers in the U.S. And the headlines today painted the story of a huge shift in federal immigration policy. But today’s rule change is actually minor and too limited in scope. The fact is, [...]
Why Don’t They Just Come Legally? Facts About Immigration And The 3- and 10-Year Bars
UPDATE: Want to print the infographic? By popular demand, you can download a PDF of the above graphic on on legal immigration by clicking here. We have all heard it before: “Why don’t immigrants just come the legal way?” “Immigrants come to the U.S. and never even try to become citizens.” “Illegal is illegal.” We [...]
BREAKING: Feds Say Sheriff Joe Violated Latinos’ Civil Rights
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice released the results of a three-year investigation into Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio‘s department, saying the department has a deeply rooted culture of bias and discrimination and routinely violates Latinos civil rights. Read the statement from the U.S. Department of Justice here.
Latino Bishops Release Strongly Worded Letter To Immigrants
Reuters reports, “The nation’s 33 Hispanic Roman Catholic Bishops released on Monday a strongly worded “letter to immigrants” suggesting illegal immigrants deserve thanks from Americans, and calling for “denunciation of the forces which oppress them.” The bishops have come out in support of comprehensive immigration reform and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants before, [...]
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