by Eliud Zavala | Dec 12, 2023 | Immigration
Recent Controversial Legislation in Texas In a significant legislative step, Texas has passed bills that create state-level crimes for irregular border crossings and allocate a substantial amount of $1.54 billion for immigrant policing and border barriers. The... by Eliud Zavala | Nov 15, 2023 | Immigration
Barriers to Healthcare Access for Undocumented Immigrants Undocumented immigrants face numerous challenges when it comes to accessing healthcare services. These challenges can be categorized into barriers to healthcare access, policy-level barriers, health system... 
by Eliud Zavala | Jan 23, 2025 | Immigration
A provisional waiver helps certain people who are in the United States without legal status get a green card. Instead of leaving the country and waiting years for a decision, they can apply for a waiver before they go. This can keep families together longer and make... 
by Eliud Zavala | Feb 23, 2025 | Immigration
The Houston Contract Detention Facility is a holding center for people facing immigration issues. It is run by a private company under contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This facility is not a prison, but it operates like one. People held there... 
by Eliud Zavala | Aug 7, 2026 | Immigration
DACA Texas recipients are living inside the most legally hostile jurisdiction in the country for this program. The Fifth Circuit, which covers Texas, has already ruled that DACA is unlawful. Renewals remain technically open as of mid-2026, but that can change with a... 
by Eliud Zavala | Aug 12, 2026 | Immigration
An ICE encounter in Texas can happen at your front door, your job, a traffic stop, or the parking lot outside a courthouse. How you respond in the first 60 seconds determines whether you go home or get detained. Texas is one of the most active ICE enforcement...
