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Carson v Makin: From “No Aid” to “No Holds Barred”

Carson v Makin: From “No Aid” to “No Holds Barred”

In Carson v. Makin, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Maine law that prohibited state funds from being used to teach a religious curriculum in its state voucher program. The Court extended a doctrinal line of cases regarding “discrimination against religion.” The...

Texas Impact Statement on Dobbs Decision

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the cases of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Texas Impact issued the following statement: Faith communities across a broad spectrum of cultures and traditions share the belief that every person has...
Title 42 Continues as the Feds Brace for Increased Border Crossings

Title 42 Continues as the Feds Brace for Increased Border Crossings

The health code Title 42 has long been a controversial tool for immirgation enforcement both under the Trump and Biden administrations. Though it was considered a pandemic measure, it has been largely used for the expedited expulsion of migrants at the US border.  The...
Uvalde: Pastoral Messages From Faith Leaders

Uvalde: Pastoral Messages From Faith Leaders

As our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of another heartbreaking tragedy in our state we also must look forward toward actionable steps. Here are potential ways we can immediately help the victims in Uvalde.                                                   ...
Lack of Transparency in Immigration Agencies

Lack of Transparency in Immigration Agencies

In the extremely polarized political culture that we reside in there are times when advocates like to brand anything associated with immigration enforcement as the enemy, such as Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It is my...
What’s the Actual Cost of Operation Lone Star?

What’s the Actual Cost of Operation Lone Star?

Gov. Abbot began his border initiative, Operation Lone Star (OLS), in March of last year; since then the operation has grown to be the most expensive investment by Texas in in border security, having increased state spending from $110 million in 2007 to $3 billion as...