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Texas Immigration Law Council Applauds the Supreme Court of Texas’ Recent Actions to Expand Access to Justice for Texans

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For Immediate Release: August 15, 2024  AUSTIN – Thanks to the bold and forward-thinking leadership of the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Access to Justice Commission, Texas has just taken a significant step towards improving access to justice by preliminarily approving new rules establishing a program for Licensed Court-Access Assistants and Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals. By developing a […]

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What to know about President Biden’s recent immigration announcement

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On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced long awaited protections for spouses of United States citizens and Dreamers and other qualifying noncitizens. It would provide them with work authorization and potential pathways to citizenship. 1. Parole in Place (PIP) for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens. If eligible, these noncitizens can apply for lawful permanent residence without

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Statement from the Texas Immigration Law Council: President Biden Should Follow Up on Border Action with Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants

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AUSTIN, TX – June 17, 2024 – The Texas Immigration Law Council urges President Joe Biden and his administration to build on recent executive actions at the border by extending work permits to long-term immigrants, including undocumented spouses and immediate family of U.S. citizens, “Dreamers” ineligible for DACA due to age but who significantly contribute to the U.S.

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U.S. Supreme Court fails to block Texas’ extreme Senate Bill 4

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2024 Media Contact: info@txilc.org U.S. Supreme Court fails to block Texas’ extreme Senate Bill 4  Legal experts react to the Court’s failure to block the unconstitutional deportation bill   Austin, TX – Today the U.S. Supreme Court allowed an extreme and unconstitutional Texas law, Senate Bill 4, to be enforced. Senate Bill 4 allows

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U.S. Supreme Court extends stay on Texas’ Extreme SB 4

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 18, 2024 Media Contact: info@txilc.org U.S. Supreme Court extends stay on Texas’ Extreme SB 4 Legal experts weigh in on federal ruling staying Texas’ unconstitutional deportation bill Austin, TX – Today, the United States Supreme Court extended the existing stay to halt Texas Senate Bill 4, an extreme state law–currently the only in

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President Biden touts bipartisan border deal in State of the Union Address

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2024 Media Contact: info@txilc.org   President Biden touts bipartisan border deal in State of the Union Address Immigration law experts in Texas react to the president’s address Austin, TX – On Thursday, United States President Joe Biden gave his third State of the Union address since taking office. During his speech, the

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Texas Immigration Law Council Responds to Texas Attorney General’s Attempt to Shut Down Catholic Shelter

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2024 Media Contact: info@txilc.org Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Civil Suits Against Annunciation House in El Paso Austin, TX – Today, the El Paso-based Catholic charity Annunciation House held a press conference updating the public on their ongoing fight against Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation into the organization for the religious services they

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Boletín Informativo – Diciembre, 2023 | Ley del Senado de Texas #4 (SB4)

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La Ley del Senado de Texas #4 (SB4) crea nuevos delitos penales de inmigración a nivel estatal y autoriza y requiere a los jueces estatales de Texas emitir órdenes de retorno a naciones extranjeras.  La Ley del Senado 4 crea tres nuevos delitos penales de inmigración a nivel estatal: Entrada Ilegal, Reingreso Ilegal y Negativa

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Senate Bill 4 Creates New State Immigration Criminal Offenses and Authorizes and Requires Texas State Judges to Issue Orders to Return to Foreign Nation

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Senate Bill 4 Creates New State Immigration Criminal Offenses and Authorizes and Requires Texas State Judges to Issue Orders to Return to Foreign Nation  SB 4 creates three new state immigration criminal offenses of Illegal Entry, Illegal Reentry and Refusal to Return to Foreign Nation. SB 4 also authorizes and requires state judges to issue

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