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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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Texas Takes Notice as Supreme Court Hears Arizona Case
SAN JUAN, Texas – The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in a controversial immigration-enforcement case which could have a big impact on Texas families. Arizona’s so-called “papers, please” law is being challenged by the Justice Department. If SB 1070 is upheld by the high court, it could prompt Texas lawmakers to renew their push [...]
A Prayer For Justice on Arizona’s SB1070
This Sunday, April 22 is a statewide day of prayer for justice and immigrant families. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on Arizona’s anti-immigrant law, SB1070, Texans are standing in solidarity with those in Arizona and every state that have seen the effects of this misguided law. Pastor Lynn Godsey, President and Founder [...]
Texans Hold Vigil As Supreme Court Hears Arizona’s SB1070
What happened in Arizona has not stayed in Arizona. After years of legal battles, lost revenue and communities living in fear, Arizona’s infamous “papers, please” law will be heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday April 25, 2012. And thousands across the U.S. are praying that the Supreme Court rules with wisdom and compassion as [...]
Dia de Oracion en Texas para SB1070 y Familias Inmigrantes
El Miercoles 25 de Abril, la Corte Suprema escuchara los argumentos sobre la dura ley anti-inmigrante de Arizona. El tribunal dictaminara sobre si esta ley es o no constitucional. Pero la gente de Fe, sabemos que lo que es inmoral no puede ser legal. Esta ley ha separado a padres y madres de sus hijos [...]
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