DACA, which protects undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children, was enacted on June 15, 2012, by President Barack Obama. As DACA celebrates 10 years of bringing safety to young migrants all across the United States, HRI is proud to share story of our dedicated Crime Victim’s Case Manager, Naomi Rios, a DACA recipient: […]
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Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI) Statement on DACA decision
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2021 Contact: Kali Cohn 972-638-7438 kcohn@hrionline.org Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI) Statement on DACA decision DALLAS – On July 16, 2021, Judge Hanen of the Southern District of Texas declared DACA unlawful. DACA is a temporary protection for undocumented youth to lawfully work and stay in […]
Read MoreHRI Receives First DACA Approvals!
This week, HRI received our first three Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approvals! One was for the husband of a client and the other two were for clients who faced deportation five years ago, but who have been filing stays of deportation with ICE. Congrats to our DACA clients! HRI only accepts DACA cases […]
Read MoreRomney’s DACA Comments Creates Confusion for Undocumented Immigrants
A recent New York Times article by Julia Preston describes how Mitt Romney’s recent comments on his plans for the Obama Administration’s DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), if he’s elected president, has created confusion and anxiety amongst many undocumented immigrants. Click here to read the article.
Read MoreThe Origins of DACA
A recent Wall Street Journal article by Miriam Jordan explores the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals movement, which was led by undocumented immigrants, and how the students were able to directly impact political policy. Click here to read the article.
Read MoreRomney and DACA
As the race to White House reaches it’s final lap, the fate of immigration, in particular, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), continues to play a key role. This week the Romney camp clarified earlier statements he made in The Denver Post, “The people who received the special visa that the president has put in […]
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