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The obvious solution to Houston’s housing crisis: ‘Just cease all evictions’
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December 21st, 2020In this article by Scalawag Magazine, Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston Policy and Advocacy Manager, speaks about the specific vulnerabilities that immigrant survivors face during the eviction crisis. Read more […]
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Less Than Half Of Harris County’s $26 Million Rent Relief Has Been Claimed By Tenants
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December 11th, 2020Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston Policy and Advocacy Manager, speaks about the additional barriers that immigrant survivors face in accessing rental relief. Read more here.
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Tahirih’s Interdisciplinary Model, Explained
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December 7th, 2020At the Tahirih Justice Center, we believe that it is not enough to simply win a client’s legal case. We work to support their needs and connect them with a variety of services, like skill–building opportunities, workforce readiness and education programs, counseling, and […]
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New Proposed Rules to Limit Due Process for Immigrant Survivors
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November 25th, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | NOVEMBER 25, 2020 CONTACT: Rachel Pak RachelP@tahirih.org; 571-550-9162 Today, the outgoing administration proposed two rules that would speed up the deportation machine that immigration courts have […]
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Eviction Protection in Texas
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November 18th, 2020Immigrant survivors of violence have been especially vulnerable during the pandemic. The Tahirih Justice Center works with immigrant victims of gender-based violence such as domestic violence, human trafficking, and rape—and […]
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Harris County OKs $2.5M to help poor immigrants fight deportations
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November 10th, 2020In Houston, Harris County commissioners approved funding for a legal defense fund to support vulnerable immigrants and survivors of violence facing deportation. Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston’s Policy and Advocacy Manager, is […]
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Act Now to Save Asylum
Action Alerts
October 14th, 2020Make your voice heard about a new proposed rule that would make it impossible for asylum seekers to get a fair shot at obtaining protection.