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Expanding Immigrant Dragnet Raises Fear, Distrust of Authority
Tahirih Houston’s Senior Staff Attorney spoke with the Houston Chronicle for this story about the growing fear among immigrant communities across the country.
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Tahirih Welcomes Federal Judge Ruling That Blocks De-Funding of So-Called Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Tahirih issued this statement after a federal judge in San Francisco ruled to temporarily block efforts to withhold funds from so-called sanctuary jurisdictions.
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Former Child Bride in Texas Aims to Change Marriage Laws
This Houston Chronicle article tells the story of a courageous survivor advocate working with Tahirih and Texas state legislators to change Texas’ minimum age law.
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Tahirih CEO Speaks with Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times on Facebook Live
Watch Tahirih CEO Layli Miller-Muro’s Facebook Live discussion with journalist Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times.
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Progress in the Campaign to End Child Marriage in the U.S.
While our immigration policy advocacy progresses, Tahirih is driving forward the ongoing campaign to end child marriage in the U.S.
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Tahirih’s Chief of Policy and Programs Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Immigration Enforcement
Tahirih’s Chief of Policy and Programs testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security on the impact of the January 25 Executive Order.
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Tahirih Files Brief to Stop Part of Jan. 25 Executive Order
Tahirih filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit brought to prevent enforcement of a section of a January 25 Executive Order on immigration.
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Tahirih Statement on Hawaii Federal Judge Ruling Against Revised Executive Order
Tahirih released this statement after a federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide temporary restraining order on the revised Executive Order signed by President Trump on March 6, 2017.
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Tahirih Statement on New Executive Order Issued March 6
On March 6, the Administration revoked the Executive Order signed by President Trump on January 27 and issued a new Executive Order on visa issuance and refugee determinations.
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New DHS Interviews Likely to Shut the Door on Eligible Refugee Women and Children
Changes to the training manual for asylum officers conducting screenings at U.S. borders will turn away survivors of gender-based violence.