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Alex Goyette
People
February 15th, 2020Alex joined Tahirih in 2017 as a Policy Associate. He supports the policy team’s advocacy initiatives to pass legislation, develop regulations, transform policies, and set legislative precedents. Prior to joining Tahirih, […]
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Trump administration puts pressure on completing deportation cases of migrant children
News
February 14th, 2020CNN spoke with Tahirih Chief of Programs, Rená Cutlip-Mason, on the administration’s 60-day deadline to complete immigration cases of unaccompanied children. The 60-day window is a deadline that is rarely […]
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Paul Glist
People
February 12th, 2020Paul Glist serves as General Counsel for Tahirih, supporting the management and legal teams and Tahirih’s strategic initiatives. Paul served as a member of Tahirih’s Board of Directors from 2008-2017, […]
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Julissa Garza
People
February 1st, 2020Julissa joined Tahirih in 2024. As the Major Gifts Officer, Julie is responsible for implementing new strategies that deepen relationships with Tahirih’s current and prospective donors, broaden the base of […]
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Penn Badgley Talks You, Gender Equality, and Violence Against Women
News
January 31st, 2020In Teen Vogue’s interview with Tahirih Ambassador, Penn Badgley, he discusses his work on gender-based violence and advocacy for women and girls seeking asylum. Badgely also spoke about his recent […]
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Supreme Court allows rule to turn away immigrants who may need public assistance
News
January 31st, 2020ABC News quoted Tahirih Senior Immigration Policy Counsel, Irena Sullivan, in response to the Supreme Court’s public charge ruling. Certain immigrants may face more barriers to obtaining a Green Card […]
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Panel OKs proposal to increase age to wed
News
January 31st, 2020Indiana passed a law raising the minimum marriage age to 18, with an expectation for 17-year olds under special circumstances. The Journal Gazette quotes Tahirih Senior Counsel for Policy and […]