We’re seeking an exceptional full-time undergraduate (freshman, sophomore or junior) college student for an exciting paid summer internship through the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program. Applicants should have a strong […]
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Meet Zeyla, HRI’s Newest Staff Member
Zeyla Gonzalez recently joined us in the role of Client Intake Manager. We’re excited to have her as part of our team! Her experience, bilingual skills, and wonderful attitude make […]
Read MoreApply now for Summer 2014 Legal Internships!
Applications for Summer 2014 legal internships are now being accepted for our Asylum and Women and Children’s Programs. The deadline to submit applications is January 31, 2014. Legal Intern: Women […]
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
HRI has so much to be thankful for this year and we are especially grateful to our generous supporters, donors, and volunteers for making the work we do possible. We’d […]
Read MoreDon’t miss out on the MAP 2013 WORDS/SWORDS Exhibition! Final Saturday to attend!
The MAP 2013 project, WORDS/SWORDS, by Jin-Ya Huang, is produced by Make Art with Purpose (MAP) in collaboration with Human Rights Initiative of North Texas. With community engagement as a […]
Read MoreFederal District Judge Approves Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit on Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants
Written by Wen Fa, HRI Legal Intern Human Rights Initiative is pleased to report that on November 4, 2013, Federal Judge Richard A. Jones of the U.S. District Court in […]
Read MoreDallas Volunteer Attorney Program Pro Bono Awards
Each year Human Rights Initiative of North Texas recognizes two outstanding associates at the annual Pro Bono Awards, organized by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program of the Dallas Bar Association. HRI’s success […]
Read MoreBill Holston on why “Shakespeare Might Be Wrong About Killing All The Lawyers”
Read more for our Executive Director’s commentary with KERA regarding how even though lawyers suffer from a bad reputations, their Pro Bono work is crucial to helping communities, especially the […]
Read MoreImmigration Reform in the House & Its Effects
Democrats introduced a comprehensive immigration bill in the House of Representatives at the beginning of this month. The bill, H.R. 15, is similar in many ways to S.744, the bill […]
Read MoreRaise Your Voice for Immigration Reform
Join the American Immigration Lawyers Association for “Raise Your Voice for Immigration Reform.” It will be this Saturday, October 19th, at Belo Garden Park. 1014 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202 […]
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