by Sarah Cruz | Sep 18, 2020 | Human Rights, Latest Posts
Court Rules in Favor of Trump Administration’s Move to End Temporary Protected Status for More Than 300,000 Immigrants In a 2-1 decision, a ninth circuit court of appeals ruled on September 14th that the Trump Administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...
by Joshua Houston | Sep 18, 2020 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative
Texas Impact thanks the committee for its work over this challenging interim. We thank the committee as well for the opportunity to provide this testimony. Texas Impact serves Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other religious organizations that seek to influence public...
by Sarah Cruz | Sep 4, 2020 | Action Alerts, Human Rights
TAKE ACTION NOW! In less than a week, ICE intends to deport evangelical Pastor Steven Tendo back to Uganda, where his life will be in immediate danger. Call ICE now and urge them to stop his deportation. Pastor Steven Tendo fled Uganda after being detained, tortured,...
by Sidney Earnheart | Aug 28, 2020 | Action Alerts, Climate Justice, Disaster Responses and Resilience
We know that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and our hearts go out to those faced with even more adversity as a result of Hurricane Laura. We ask that you pray for everyone impacted by Hurricane Laura. Below is a list of resources, including contact...
by Joshua Houston | Aug 21, 2020 | Human Rights, Race & Gender, Religious Freedom
Texas Impact and the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy have joined with the Anti-Defamation League and other religious organizations in filing an amicus brief in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. The brief urges the U.S Supreme Court to reaffirm that government...
by Sarah Cruz | Jul 17, 2020 | Human Rights
Updated July 31: Public Comments Due by August 10 Please go here to comment on the proposed rule categorizing asylum seekers arriving from countries affected by COVID-19 as a security danger to the US. Model Comment: “I am opposing the Administration’s proposed rule...
