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Our Economic Justice Initiative will pilot bold initiatives to change the way low-income immigrants access civil legal services in Texas. The way we deliver basic civil legal services to low-income Texans is fragmented, under-resourced, and structurally flawed. The Economic Justice Initiative brings together legal service providers, community-based organizations, and community justice workers to empower communities and democratize access to justice. The Supreme Court of Texas issued a new rule that allows for non-attorneys to receive accreditation to provide legal support to people. 15 non-attorney fellows will be paired with 15 attorney fellows at host sites throughout the state, as we pilot the effectiveness of using accredited community justice workers to empower immigrants to resolve their basic civil legal issues.

Join our movement to transform how immigrants get civil legal help in Texas.

[Join us would have a live link where individuals can send an email to info@txilc.org under the heading Economic Justice Initiative]

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Parole In Place Latest Update

(As of 08/27/24)

A lawsuit was filed against this new Parole in Place program on August 23, 2024 and an administrative stay was issued on August 26, 2024 that halted the federal government from approving applications. However, as of August 27, individuals can continue to submit their applications to USCIS. The Texas Immigration Law Council will continue to monitor the case and will update if this changes.

What We Do

We lead strategies to create policies and environments where immigrants and refugees in Texas can access their rights and contribute to the well-being of our nation.

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Access to Justice & Assistance

We promote meaningful access to legal assistance for immigrants and refugees in Texas by providing legal resources and technical assistance to legal service providers.

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Policy & Coalition Building

We bring together key constituencies of business, law enforcement, faith, law and community groups to advance practical immigration reforms for Texas and our nation.