by Bobby Watson | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement
Earlier this month, Bering Church became the first congregation in Houston to participate in Texas Impact’s gun violence prevention campaign, Vidas Robadas/Stolen Lives. Bering Church, headed by Rev Diane McGehee, is a long-time Texas Impact member with a history in...
by Fabiola Olvera Benitez | Feb 7, 2024 | Asylum, Asylum Ban, Blog, Faith Communities, Get Involved, Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement
After a year of managing our Courts & Ports Faithful Witness immersive program in the Rio Grande Valley, a common question that never failed to be asked was, “what can we do to help?” Today, I have a concrete answer. Right now, it is essential that faith...
by Fabiola Olvera Benitez | Jan 19, 2024 | Asylum, Asylum Ban, Blog, Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement, Religious Freedom
Have you ever had to ask Texas Army National Guard Soldiers permission to enter a public park so that you can have the liberty to hold a vigil, pray, and sing worship songs in a public outdoor space? Last weekend, I was in Shelby Park in the city of Eagle Pass...
by Bee Moorhead | Oct 31, 2023 | Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement, Legislative, Race & Gender, Religious Freedom, Spotlight
Here’s a real horror story: HB 4 would allow law enforcement anywhere in Texas to round up American citizens, take them to a port of entry, and order them to leave the country. Sounds like fiction? We wish it were. Watch the video and then call your state...
by Fabiola Olvera Benitez | Oct 13, 2023 | Asylum, Blog, Human Migration, Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement, Legislative
This week the Texas Legislature began its third Special session. As expected, border bills were on the agenda. On Tuesday, with short notice, the Senate Border Security Committee held a hearing to discuss the two immigration bills filed, Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) and...
by Bobby Watson | Sep 28, 2023 | Human Rights, Latest Posts, Law Enforcement
Last week on September 22, the Biden administration announced the first ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, unifying the administration’s efforts to address gun violence. The office will be headed by Vice President Kamala Harris with “Stefanie...