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Court Backlog Has Dire Consequences for Asylum-Seekers
Houston has one of the nation’s largest court backlogs, and the absence of just one judge can have a significant impact in the city’s chronically overrun immigration court system, according to an article published on Aug. 26 in the Houston Chronicle.
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NOW AVAILABLE: 2015 Summer Newsletter
Learn more about our accomplishments in summer 2015.
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Welcome to Our New Digital Home
Please take some time to look around. Start with this guide to five must-see features.
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I Learned to Follow, and Real Change Happened
Jaha’s journey has been transformative, not just for her, but for me. I am humbled to see someone so young leading us all as we fight for equality for girls and women.
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Human Trafficking in Baltimore: A Heartbreaking Reality
Human trafficking is an emerging crime in Baltimore. Morgan Weibel answers six questions about the issue.
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District Judge Says Child Detention Must End Now
Victory! Read about a judge’s celebrated ruling to protect refugee children from ‘deplorable’ detention.
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Meet Our Houston 2015 Courageous Voice Honoree
Born into an oppressive household, Leila suffered severe abuse, including a life-threatening female genital mutilation, at the hands of her family from a very young age. She found an ally in her older brother, and, together, they fought for Leila’s right to pursue higher education and decide whether, when, and whom to marry.
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New Freedom for Survivors in Detention
After a year of intensive advocacy, ICE announced it will free hundreds of mothers and children from remote U.S. detention centers. What needs to happen now in the name of justice?
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How A Book Changed Everything
Listen to our Baltimore director’s short, but powerful speech.
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Staff Spotlight: Nickole Best, 2015 Bahá’í Service Fellow
Nickole Best tells you what it’s like to be Bahá’í Service Fellow! Now recruiting!