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What Nonprofits in Texas Need to Know About The Annunciation House Decision

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Case Overview  Annunciation House, a faith-based nonprofit in El Paso, has provided shelter and aid to migrants since 1976. In February 2024, the Texas Attorney General’s office demanded immediate access to the organization’s internal records, alleging potential violations of state law related to harboring undocumented immigrants and threatening to shut it down. Annunciation House sought […]

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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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Key Changes Made by the Presidential Proclamation from June 6, 2024

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Updates from the Presidential Proclamation on September 30, 2024  On September 30, 2024, the Biden Administration announced two major changes to its June 6 Proclamation concerning new rules governing how asylum requests are processed at the southern border.   First, the Administration is doubling the duration restrictions on asylum eligibility will remain in place following

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