Q&A on the Texas Convention

Register for the Texas Convention here. What is the Texas Convention for Immigrant Integration? The Texas Convention will be a historic moment when hundreds of Texas immigrant families, civil rights advocates, students, business representatives, unions, and local and federal elected officials will come together in the Capital of the State (Austin) to recognized the contributions of immigrants to the well-being and greatness of the state of Texas and the nation. What is the goal... Read More

Legalizing unocumented immigrants would help the economy

UCLA study says legalizing undocumented immigrants would help the economy By Anna Gorman Los Angeles Times January 7, 2010 Even during the ongoing recession, immigration reform legislation that legalizes undocumented immigrants would boost the American economy, according to a new study out of UCLA. The report said that legalization, along with a program that allows for future immigration based on the labor market, would create jobs, increase wages and generate more tax revenue.... Read More