Dec 17, 2019
While many migrants and asylum seekers face serious challenges on their journey and in the US immigration system, African migrants encounter additional disadvantages. The color of their skin and their limited proficiency in Spanish make them vulnerable to different types of abuse.
Nov 04, 2019
This year’s ballot includes a city bond initiative, a slate of amendments to the Texas state constitution, a special election for the District 3 City Council seat currently held by Rep. Cassandra Hernandez and a few other measures depending on where you live.
Sep 20, 2019
The Trump administration has taken radical actions to limit asylum and build a wall at the southern border in flagrant disregard of the rights of migrants, border communities and the environment.
Jul 22, 2019
A new interim rule regarding asylum was issued by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice on July 16, 2019. The rule bars migrants arriving at the southern border from seeking asylum if they have already passed through a “third country” - another country where they can potentially seek asylum.
May 08, 2019
Remain in Mexico was rolled out in the Tijuana/San Diego area, expanding to Mexicali/Calexico and then Ciudad Juárez/El Paso by mid-March. As of early May 2019, over 3,000 migrants have been targeted under this program and returned to Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez alone.
Nov 21, 2018
Q&A on Asylum Seekers
As the flow of asylum seekers and those forced to migrate to the US-Mexico border continues, it is important to understand what is happening and why. This time we take a look at common misconceptions and answer the most frequently asked questions surrounding asylum seekers, the caravan and more.
Jun 22, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Detention Executive Order
On Wednesday, June 20, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order regarding family separation, “Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation”. These FAQ’s are designed to help better understand what the Executive Order means.
Jun 18, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions about Separation of Families at the Border
Hope Border Institute joins demands for immediate end to family separation, assesses implications of new CBP data, and calls attention to related policies intended to deter asylum seekers at ports of entry such as El Paso.
Feb 20, 2018
Congress Deadlock on Dreamers, the border and immigration reform
Hundreds of thousands of Dreamers and their families continue to live in uncertainty in the wake of the U.S Senate’s failure to act on Thursday, February 15th. Senators were unable to reach consensus on any of the bills proposed to protect Dreamers from deportation.
Jan 17, 2018
Justice for Haitian migrants in the Americas
Hope Border Institute joins campaign for justice for Haitian migrants in the Americas. Representatives of Haitian migrant organizations, advocates, and policy analysts, have launched a new international campaign to demand justice for Haitian migrants throughout the Americas.
Dec 18, 2017
The U.S withdrawal from UN Migraton Compact
The U.S government recently announced its decision to withdraw from the negotiating process within the UN that is intended to result in the adoption of historic global compacts on migration and refugees at an unprecedented world summit in September 2018. This decision echoes similar ones to distance the U.S from equivalent global processes within the context of climate change (the Paris accords), negotiations regarding nuclear proliferation with Iran, and from key international organizations such as UNESCO.
Dec 18, 2017
Newly released DHS enforcement data heightens concerns in US-Mexico region
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has just released[1] its 2017 immigration enforcement data which document the impact of the intensification of enforcement initiatives under Trump at the border and elsewhere.
Nov 27, 2017
White House Immigration Policy Priorities
Rosa Maria Hernandez, a 10-year-old girl of Mexican origin with cerebral palsy, was first intercepted during her recovery and then detained for 10 days at a shelter in San Antonio. Rosa’s ordeal presents an instance of unjust deprivation of freedom and forcible separation from her family.
Oct 21, 2017
Update on SB4 and ICE Detainers
Despite overwhelming opposition, SB4, Texas's anti-sanctuary legislation signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, entered into effect on September 1. A lawsuit filed on behalf of Texas communities, including El Paso, against the state argues that SB4 violates the U.S Constitution by threatening guarantees of free speech and equal protection.
Sep 11, 2017
Defend DACA
President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program as of September 5, 2017, impacts the over 880,000 undocumented individuals who entered the U.S. as children, also known as Dreamers. We must stand with Dreamers and urge Congress to pass the Dream Act 2017 and permanently protect our Dreamers.
Aug 23, 2017
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Principles
Aug 23, 2017
The Raise Act
The RAISE Act was introduced in the Senate this month with strong support from President Trump. The bill is expected to face opposition from both sides of the aisle. Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the significant changes the bill will have on family-based migration, humanitarian needs and the negative impact these major alterations will have on the economy.
Aug 23, 2017
Stand with Dreamers
The Dream Act of 2017, S. 1615, was introduced this summer by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Durbin (D-IL). This bipartisan legislation protects an estimated 1.9 million immigrant youth from deportation, including the approximately 884,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, also known as Dreamers.
Jul 25, 2017
The Border Wall
House Republicans recently passed a spending bill with $1.6 billion attached to begin funding President Trump’s so-called Border Wall. This effort to build a wall on our southern border with Mexico is ineffective, diverts funds from necessary infrastructure improvements needed at ports of entry, and threatens to further militarize communities on the border.
May 16, 2017
SB4
Despite overwhelming opposition, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), also known as the “Anti-Sanctuary” bill, into law on Sunday, May 7, via Facebook live-stream and behind closed doors. Hundreds of Lone Star residents, including sheriffs and police chiefs, testified against the bill, an unusual level of public engagement for state legislation. SB4 passed both the Senate and the House with votes across party lines and will take effect on September 1, 2017.
