Texas Children in Immigrant Families: Five Things to Know
As the state’s economy and population grow, the future of Texas depends on the health, education and financial security of all our children. But we cannot raise the bar for... The post Texas Children...
View ArticleCollege Students Deserve to Learn, Not Fear Deportation
I have had the good fortune to engage in public policy advocacy alongside college students who care deeply about the future of our state. These young people are some of the smartest and most dedicated...
View ArticleEnd of Program for Young Immigrants “Runs Counter to What Has Made America...
Today U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump Administration would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months. This spiteful executive action runs...
View ArticleDon’t Deport 10-year-old Rosa Maria, and Stop Targeting Families
Update: On Friday, November 3, Rosa Maria was reunited with her parents. Her lawyers report that she has been served with a notice that she could face deportation, but charges... The post Don’t...
View ArticleThe National Dream Act: What’s at stake for Texas?
On September 5, the Trump Administration announced that it would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, the program for immigrants who were brought to the United States... The...
View ArticleTaking on 2018 with Fierce Optimism
Something special is in the air, and it’s not just cedar fever. It’s optimism. 2017 was a devastating year for many Texans. Hurricane Harvey killed at least 90 people, caused... The post Taking on 2018...
View ArticleWhat the crystal ball tells us about the Texas policy battles coming our way...
The following op-ed was written by Center for Public Policy Priorities Executive Director Ann Beeson, and it appeared in the Houston Chronicle on February 7, 2018: Beeson: Stakes are high... The post...
View ArticleAlarming Federal “Public Charge” Rule Could Threaten More Than 1 Million...
The new proposed “Public Charge” rule was published on October 10, 2018. Check out the new fact sheet from CPPP for instructions on how to leave a comment. Texas parents... The post Alarming Federal...
View ArticleTexas Should Treat Asylum-Seeking Migrant Families with Respect and Dignity
On July 12, 2019, the Texas Legislature will hold a joint hearing of the House Homeland Security and Public Safety and International Relations and Economic Development Committees related to the... The...
View ArticleImmigrants Keep Texas Going and Deserve Protection
The Coronavirus pandemic is a game-changer that should end the politics of fear against immigrants. Throughout our nation’s history, some people have often scapegoated immigrants for political gains....
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