By: Jonathan T. Hiskey, Ph.D., Abby Córdova, Ph.D., Diana Orcés, Ph.D. and Mary Fran Malone, Ph.D., American Immigration Council In the spring and summer of 2014, tens of thousands of women and unaccompanied children from Central America journeyed to the United States seeking asylum. The increase of asylum-seekers, primarily from…

(PRESS RELEASE) Each year, thousands of noncitizens arriving at our border or already in the United States apply for asylum, or protection from persecution. Asylum seekers must navigate a difficult and complex process that can involve multiple government agencies. Those granted asylum have the opportunity to apply to live in…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2018 “In midterms, Democrats see a chance to disrupt GOP dominance of state appeals courts” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Nov. 1, 2018 “Offering few details, Trump asserts end to “catch and release” and promises tent cities to hold migrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Nov. 1, 2018 “Ted Cruz hasn’t distanced himself from Steve King — once a valuable ally — in final days of race against Beto O’Rourke” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

(CPPP PRESS RELEASE) We hear plenty from elected leaders about Texas being a “low-tax state,” but we are actually a high-tax state for many families. By setting up a tax system that puts financial strain on lower-income Texans, state leaders are in effect widening the income equity gap and making…

(CPPP PRESS RELEASE) The new proposed “Public Charge” rule was published on October 10, 2018. Check out the new fact sheet from CPPP for instructions on how to leave a comment. Texas parents should never have to avoid getting food, housing, or medical care out of fear that accepting that…

(CPPP PRESS RELEASE) This week, CPPP, along with the National Association of Latino and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) urged state leaders to support a robust strategy to make sure Texans are counted in the 2020 Census. As a state with a…

State Rep. Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass, was also told by the FBI that the suspected bomber had researched him. By Matthew Watkins, Emma Platoff and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke received threatening messages from pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc, his campaign says” was first published…

LAS VEGAS – Latino and civil-rights groups are dismissing President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship, calling it an unconstitutional election-week stunt to appeal to his base. Trump said in an interview Monday that he’s planning an executive order revoking the right to automatic citizenship for people born on…