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Citing Harm to Workers, Families, and the Texas Economy, Leading Business Groups Oppose Prolonged Immigration Detention in Sosvana Case

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Press Release  For Immediate Release: September 22, 2026  Contact: Giselle Tervalon, press@txilc.org, Voice: 512-537-2957  Austin – Last week, the Texas Immigration Law Council and the Texas Civil Rights Project filed an amicus brief on behalf of National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), and the Texas United Auto Community Alliance […]

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Texas Immigration Law Council Receives Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Expand Immigrant Justice Across Rural Texas 

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Press Release For Immediate Release: April 24, 2026 Contact: Giselle Tervalon, press@txilc.org, Voice: 512-537-2957  Texas Immigration Law Council Receives Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Expand Immigrant Justice Across Rural Texas  Award Will Strengthen Legal Infrastructure and Partnerships Serving Low-Income Immigrants in the Panhandle, South Plains, and Laredo  Austin – The Texas Immigration Law Council (TXILC) is pleased to announce it

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Texans Unite Across the Aisle to Defend the Texas Dream Act

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Press Release For Immediate Release: October 8, 2025 Contact: Giselle Tervalon, press@txilc.org, Voice: 512-537-2957 Texans Unite Across the Aisle to Defend the Texas Dream Act Bipartisan Texas Leaders, Educators, and Employers File Amicus Brief to Defend the Texas Dream Act Austin – A bipartisan coalition of 29 Texas individuals and organizations—including students, educators, employers, faith leaders,

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Undermining Texas’s Future: Federal Court Ruling Undermines Texas Dream Act 

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MEDIA ADVISORY  For Immediate Release: June 6, 2025  Contact: Giselle Tervalon, press@txilc.org, Voice: 512-537-2957    Undermining Texas’s Future: Federal Court Ruling Undermines Texas Dream Act  Austin – Communities across Texas are speaking out against a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) on June 4, 2025, that sought to overturn Texas’ long-standing policy

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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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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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