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Court’s ruling on SB4 demands even more resistance from Austin and Travis County leaders
(AUSTIN, Texas) — The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals today released a preliminary ruling on SB4, a law that seeks to further terrorize immigrant communities in Texas. Read more about Court’s ruling on SB4 demands even more resistance from Austin and Travis County leaders
Deaths of two men in Texas following ICE arrests draw attention to deadly nature of immigration enforcement
(AUSTIN, Texas) — Immigration advocates today responded with sadness and anger to news of the deaths of two men following apprehension by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Juan Coronilla-Guerrero, who was arrested in February during a controversial raid on an Austin courthouse and later deported, was violently killed in Mexico last week, according to a story in the Austin American-Statesman. Read more about Deaths of two men in Texas following ICE arrests draw attention to deadly nature of immigration enforcement
We can not accept any DACA deal that includes more detention and deportation
September 14, 2017 by Bob Libal
Bob Libal, executive director of Grassroots Leadership, speaking at the University Leadership Initiative press conference on September 5 to respond to news that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Session announced the end of the DACA program.
I remain heartened by the defiant response of our community here in Austin to the ending of DACA. We’ve been standing with University Leadership Initiative, with United We Dream, and with undocumented students who have DACA and who don’t have DACA, for years. We’re outraged by the actions of bullies like Donald Trump, Ken Paxton, Jeff Sessions, Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick who have tried to terrorize these communities for months now. Read more about We can not accept any DACA deal that includes more detention and deportation
We welcome Norma Itzel Salas to the Grassroots Leadership team
September 14, 2017 by Cristina Parker
Grassroots Leadership is pleased to welcome Norma Itzel Salas as our new Immigration Social Work and Advocacy Intern. Itzel is a current student at St. Edward’s University finishing her last semester this December with a Bachelor’s in Social Work.
Itzel has volunteered around Austin with different organizations such as Casa Marianella, has spoken to Senator Eddie Lucio about how to advocate for immigrant rights, is now part of our Grassroots Leadership team! She has a passion for immigration law and policy. Read more about We welcome Norma Itzel Salas to the Grassroots Leadership team
No Podemos Aceptar Ningún Trato con DACA que Incluya más Deportaciones y Detención
September 14, 2017 by Bob Libal
Bob Libal, director ejecutivo de Grassroots Leadership durante la conferencia de prensa de University Initiative el 5 de Septiembre para responder sobre las noticias que el Fiscal General de los Estados Unidos, Jeff Session, anunciara el fin del programa
Me siento alentado por la respuesta feroz de nuestra comunidad aquí en Austin sobre la terminación del programa DACA. Hemos estado a lado de University Initiative, con United We Dream, y con los estudiantes indocumentados que tienen DACA y que no tienen DACA, durante años. Estamos verdaderamente indignados por las acciones de matones como Donald Trump, Ken Paxton, Jeff Sessions, Greg Abbott y Dan Patrick que han tratado de aterrorizar a estas comunidades durante meses. Read more about No Podemos Aceptar Ningún Trato con DACA que Incluya más Deportaciones y Detención
