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A resource for reporters in Texas writing about immigrant, border and human rights issues.TRANSCRIPT
The Texan VoiceOn Immigration And Human Rights
www.ReformImmigrationForTexas.orgfacebook.com/RITA.ReformaMigratoriaYa
twitter.com/TexasRITAflic.kr/g/fpisa
For more information:Adriana Cadena, RITA director
Media inquiries:Cristina Parker, RITA media coordinator
twitter.com/cristiparker
Read our in-depth report on anti-immigrant proposalsin the 82nd Texas Lesgislative session:
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Executive Committee Members
A Resource In Serving Equality(ARISE), Rio Grande ValleyRamona Casas,[email protected], 956-309-9467
Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition, AustinEsther Reyes, Coordinator,[email protected], 512-476-2472
Border Network for Human Rights, El PasoFernando Garcia, Executive Director,[email protected], 915-204-0337
Citizens In United DiscourseAgainst Discrimination (CIUDAD)Daniel Sanchez, Presdent,[email protected], 806-544-6301
Coalition for Immigration Reformof Dallas/Ft. Worth & North TexasMaria Robles, Director of LegislativeAffairs, [email protected],817-727-0379
Dallas Peace & Justice Center, DallasKelli Obazee, Executive Director,[email protected],214-823-7793
Houston Coalition forImmgration Reform, HoustonJoel Goza, [email protected],281-658-9435
La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE),Rio Grande ValleyMartha Sanchez, Organizer,[email protected], 956-584-3636
Movimiento del Valle por losDerechos Humanos,Rio Grande Valley, Maria Cordero,[email protected],956-832-4989
National Council of Jewish WomenTexas State Public AffairsMarlene Cohen, Co-Chair,[email protected], 214-284-6033
Proyecto Inmigrante ICS, Ft. Worth/DallasDouglas Interiano, Executive Director,[email protected], 972-743-0246
Texas SEIU Local 1, Justice for JanitorsElsa Caballero, Texas State [email protected], 713-514-0005
Texas Organizing Project (TOP)Allison Brim, Dallas County Lead Organizer,[email protected], 214-455-9115
Welcoming Immigrants NetworkDean Reed, [email protected], 254-485-5832
State Senator Jose Rodriguez, TexasSenate District 29
Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County
Ms. Olga Kauffman, San Antonio
Advisors To the Executive Committee:
County Judge Veronica Escobar, ElPaso County
Mr. Luis Figueroa, Legislative Attorney,MALDEF
Ms. Krystal M. Gómez, Advocacy and Policy Counsel ACLU of Texas
Ms. Vicki Hansen, LMSW-AP, ACSWExecutive Director, NASW/Texas
Additionally, more than 125 businesess, religious institutions, community organizations, labor groups, student groups and local elected officials across the state have joined thousands of families and individuals in signing on to RITA’s princples.
Just two years old, RITA members have already had a major impact on the Texas state legislature and the national immigration debate. Photos: 1. The day after she voted to block “sanctuary citites” in the regular session, Sen. Wendy Davis is surrounded by grateful commuity members outside the Texas Senate Chamber. 2. Father Steven Jasso of All Saints Catholic Church at a press conference at the end of the special session. He led his congregation in fasts, vigils and prayer during the session. 3. Various faith groups are represented in RITA’s membership, seen here at a February 2011 march against anti-immigrant laws in Texas. Three thousand people attended the march. 4. A young boy displays his homemade sign at the June 15 rally on the Capitol steps. When it seemed that “sanctuary cities” was going to pass, more than 500 rallied and filled the Capitol Rotunda. Buses from El Paso, Laredo, Dallas, Fort Worth, the Rio Grande Valley and Houston joined activists in Austin for the event.
Roots in the communityand connections with state leaders
RITA represents thousands of Texans from all walks of life and works closely with elected officials, law enforcement, business and religious leaders. Photos: 5. Students represent some of the most vocal, creative and passionate activists in RITA. 6. State Rep. Rafael Anchia speaks to community members at a rally during the 2011 special session. 7. The February 2011 rally against anti-immigrant laws in Texas would be the largest of the session at more than 3,000 people. 8. Teacher and member of University Leadership Intiative, Monserrat Garibay, at the February rally speaking up for students who would have been impacted by proposals to limit access to education for young immigrants. 9. RITA participated in the Refrom Immigration FOR America Washington D.C. event. Nearly 100 delegates from Texas met with lawmakers to explain why immigration reform matters to Texas communities.Photos courtesy of Rene Renteria Photography and Jason Cato Fotografía.
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