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New Public Charge Limits Legal Migration

New Public Charge Limits Legal Migration

On Monday, August 12, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the implementation of a final rule that would amend the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) regulations to inadmissibility on public charge grounds. Final Rule...
August Action for Migration Justice: The HUMANE Act

August Action for Migration Justice: The HUMANE Act

Texas Impact begins its August Action for Migration Justice in less than a week. As our members prepare to meet with Congressional Representatives throughout the state of Texas, we want to highlight concerns around the Humanitarian Upgrades to Manage and Assist our...

August Action for Migration Justice Resources

We’ve created two sets of resources for congregations and individuals to use during August Week of Action for Migration Justice. First is a set of worship resources, including sermon starters, educational materials, prayers, and readings from various faith...
Calling for Migrant Justice at Carrizo Springs

Calling for Migrant Justice at Carrizo Springs

As a summer intern with Texas Impact, I attended the Children’s Defense Fund/Texas Organizing Project protest at the new Carrizo Springs detention camp for children on Wednesday, July 3.  No one had been expecting high turnout, but when we pulled onto the narrow oil...
Courts and Ports Weekly Blog: Highlights of the Week of June 16th

Courts and Ports Weekly Blog: Highlights of the Week of June 16th

This Week on Courts and Ports – June 16th, 2019 This week’s participants are a group from First United Methodist Church in Austin, led by Rev. Cathy Stone. The other members are Lisa Hildebrand, Gerry Carroll, Karen Smith, and Robbie and Tom Ausley. Our guests went to...
Responding to Family Violence: A Toolkit for Congregations

Responding to Family Violence: A Toolkit for Congregations

Family violence is a serious issue in Texas. According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, 1 in 3 Texans will experience domestic violence in their life. Faith communities can be key resources for victims of family violence. It is vital for clergy to know how to...