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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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ROUNDUP: Top Immigration Stories of the Week
TOP STORY: The House’s Immigrant Betrayal With New Violence Against Women Act House Republicans’ retooled Violence Against Women Act, which passed Wednesday, guts protections for immigrant victims. The White House is promising a veto-but advocates of abused women tell Michelle Goldberg they’re still scared. NATIONAL: Alabama Governor Urges Changes to Latest Immigration Law Gov. Robert [...]
Texas DREAMers Claim Their Right To Dream with May 17 Actions
From United We Dream: Record high deportations, anti-immigrant laws, secure communities, and thousands of people still living in the shadows. That’s all we have received from the Obama administration. Enough is enough. Through the Right to Dream Campaign we seek to gain relief for ourselves and our communities. Below is the declaration of dreams that [...]
Top Immigration Stories of the Week
TOP STORY: Immigration Policy at Issue in Democratic Primary for Sheriff in Travis County In Travis County, which many consider the liberal hub of Texas, the controversial immigration-enforcement S-Comm policy is at the forefront of the sheriff’s race. GOP Hispanic Outreach Announcement Gets Derailed by Immigration Frustrated by the reporters dogged focus on the immigration [...]
La Suprema Corte oye un caso de Arizona y Texas toma nota
SAN JUAN, Texas – Este miércoles la Suprema Corte de los Estados Unidos escuchará en audiencia los alegatos orales sobre la Ley llamada “Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods” (Apoya la Iniciativa de Cumplimiento de la Ley y de Vecindarios Seguros) – Act, SB1070 – de Arizona. Los defensores de inmigrantes dicen que la [...]
