by Kathy Green | May 1, 2020 | Economic Justice, Human Rights, Latest Posts
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only created illness and loss of life across the country, but also issues frequently seen by families in disaster situations—loss of employment, financial hardship, and food insecurity. Fortunately, Congress has recognized the gravity of...
by Sarah Cruz | Apr 24, 2020 | Human Rights, Latest Posts
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order that will prevent specific groups of individuals from being admitted into the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), also known as obtaining a green card. According to the order, the newest restrictions...
by Joshua Houston | Apr 8, 2020 | Human Rights
Texas Impact and the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy have joined with other religious organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and Americans United for Separation of Church and State in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Pennsylvania. The brief...
by Sarah Cruz | Apr 7, 2020 | Human Rights
For unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S. border , their processing is governed by two different laws: the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA). However, amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, the...
by Bee Moorhead | Apr 3, 2020 | Human Rights, Resources
Texas Impact highlights statements of Texas religious leaders regarding the need to suspend in-person worship during the pandemic. Public health officials have made it clear that physical distancing is essential for public safety and preventing the spread of the...
by Bee Moorhead | Apr 3, 2020 | Human Rights, Latest Posts
During these times of uncertainty, Texas Impact board members are sharing their messages of hope with the wider Texas Impact community. Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) shared this message from Austin religious leader (and Texas Impact board member), Rabbi...
