Updates – RAICES

News

06.28

RAICES Mourns Tragic and Avoidable Migrant Deaths in San Antonio; Demands End to Title 42 and Remain in Mexico

We are horrified and dismayed by the horrific and tragic loss of life last night in our community here in San Antonio. At least 50 lives were lost because of an immigration system that dehumanizes and criminalizes those who seek asylum within our borders.

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Action

06.28

Tell the Biden Administration: End Remain in Mexico and Title 42

U.S. immigration enforcement is turning away thousands of refugees and asylum seekers at the border because of racist Trump-era policies that President Biden should have ended on his first day in office.

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News

06.24

SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade Signals a Sweeping Deterioration of Civil Rights and Human Rights, Could Put Immigrant Lives in Danger

At RAICES we work every day to make our border more welcoming for all. Overturning Roe v. Wade will do the exact opposite.

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Spotlight

06.17

Jacob is with his family this Father’s Day because of you (watch now)

We fought so that Jacob could hug his family again – and we did it. Because of your support, phone calls, emails, and letters, and those of you who showed up to protest, Jacob is now home.

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Action

06.10

Tell Democrats in Congress to Reject Any Legislation to Codify Title 42

Democrats are working with Republicans in Congress in an attempt to force a vote on legislation that would mandate the continuation of Title 42 and codify this racist policy into law. Call your Democratic representatives in Congress to tell them to reject any vote to codify Title 42.

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Spotlight

06.09

The LGBTQ+ Heroes Who Fought to Call This Country Home

The United States has a long history of excluding “undesirable” groups from entering its borders. Among them were the queer immigrant heroes who fought to call this country home.

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News

05.25

RAICES Mourns the Preventable Tragedy in Uvalde, Urges TX and Federal Leaders to Take Immediate Action

Lawmakers’ platitudes for our slaughtered children mean nothing when their policy choices enable regular massacres.

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News

05.20

RAICES Blasts Court Decision Blocking Title 42 Repeal and Lawmakers’ Efforts to Codify the Cruel and Racist Policy

Judge Summerhays of Louisiana’s Western District Court has issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Biden administration to continue to implement Title 42 past Pres. Biden’s May 23rd deadline to end the program.

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Learn

05.19

Mental Health is an Immigration Issue

This Mental Health Awareness Month, RAICES is calling attention to the fact that migrant justice in the U.S. hinges upon equitable access to culturally competent, trauma informed mental and behavioral health services.

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