RSS Federal Suit Challenges Ban of Occupy Austin Arrestees – Opening Statement Posted
UPDATE - See opening statement at Federal hearing of Dec. 21, 2011 at TCRP Blog TCRP Press Release Two "Occupy Austin" protesters today filed suit in Austin federal district court, asking that the court immediately halt the City's policy and practice… [more]
Court Grants Restraining Order Against Racist Threats
Racist Threats Escalate for Local Family; KKK Cited Before Shots Fired by Dixie Pape SPRING BRANCH -- Children are being traumatized and getting an unfortunate look into the past, as racism and anti-semitism rears its ugly head towards one local… [more]
Three Weslaco motel workers sue for unpaid wages
Jared Taylor The Monitor ALAMO -- Three people who say they worked at a Weslaco hotel filed a lawsuit against its owner, saying they failed to get paid for work they completed. But the motel's owner said the plaintiffs are illegal immigrants looking… [more]
Actions for Access: 2011 ADA Roundup
Alamo and Odessa: People with Disabilities Demand Equal Opportunities Also see ADA actions in El Paso and Austin Civil Rights Organization Sues State Farm Arena for Discrimination: Valley Residents in Wheelchairs Seek to Enforce Their… [more]
Program News
Federal Suit Challenges Ban of Occupy Austin Arrestees – Opening Statement Posted
UPDATE – See opening statement at Federal hearing of Dec. 21, 2011 at TCRP Blog TCRP Press Release Two “Occupy Austin” protesters today filed suit in Austin federal district court, asking that the court immediately halt the City’s policy and practice of “banning” them and other lawful protesters from Austin City Hall, its Freedom Plaza, [...]
Court Grants Restraining Order Against Racist Threats
Racist Threats Escalate for Local Family; KKK Cited Before Shots Fired by Dixie Pape SPRING BRANCH — Children are being traumatized and getting an unfortunate look into the past, as racism and anti-semitism rears its ugly head towards one local family in the Flying R Ranch subdivision in the Texas Hill Country, just off US [...]
Three Weslaco motel workers sue for unpaid wages
Jared Taylor The Monitor ALAMO — Three people who say they worked at a Weslaco hotel filed a lawsuit against its owner, saying they failed to get paid for work they completed. But the motel’s owner said the plaintiffs are illegal immigrants looking to make a quick buck. The nonprofit South Texas Civil Rights Project [...]
Actions for Access: 2011 ADA Roundup
Alamo and Odessa: People with Disabilities Demand Equal Opportunities Also see ADA actions in El Paso and Austin Civil Rights Organization Sues State Farm Arena for Discrimination: Valley Residents in Wheelchairs Seek to Enforce Their Right to Equal Seating at Concerts and Sporting Events McAllen, Texas–The South Texas Civil Rights Project (STCRP) filed a lawsuit [...]
El Paso: People with Disabilities Demand Equal Opportunities
Karla E. Garcia El Diario de El Paso Persons with disabilities embarked on a march at Ascarate Park to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which assures them equal access to public services, employment, commercial facilities, and transportation, among others. Nonetheless, more than a celebration, participants went to this public [...]
ADA 21: TCRP and ADAPT File Actions for Access Across Texas
Austin: Several businesses accused of not being compliant By Ricardo Gándara AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF On the 21st anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act, a state advocacy group said Tuesday that it is suing several Sixth Street businesses and the Domain shopping center, accusing them of preventing people with disabilities from entering and [...]
Pity the Poor Judges
by Jim Hightower There’s a growing pay gap in our country that is alarming both national and state officials, who say it raises a fundamental question of American justice. No, Bucko, it’s not about the yawning, ever-growing chasm separating your sad paycheck from the heavy haul of the executive swells at corporate headquarters. Indeed, the [...]
Events
Thank You for Our First Disability Rights Gala
NEWS: TCRP’s New Disability Rights Project Receives Grant from Texas Bar Foundation (View Press Release at TCRP Blog) The Texas Civil Rights Project invites you to the First Disability Rights Gala on Saturday Dec 3, 2011 UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Keynote Speaker from Houston, Texas Maria R. Palacios Poet Author Disability Activist [...]
Thank You for a Wonderful Fiesta to Honor El Paso Civil Rights Heroes
Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project announces our Fifth Anniversary Fiesta Fronteriza CELEBRATING OUR LOCAL CIVIL RIGHTS HEROES Register on our secure site and reserve your table now! George A. McAlmon, Jr. Labor and Civil Rights Award Nominees Lynn Coyle, Esq. Carlos Spector, Esq. Sandra Braham Donna Snyder, Esq. Read more about the McAlmon award [...]
Thank You for a Great Bill of Right Dinner
THANK YOU for a successful and inspiring evening of dedication to civil rights — from the TCRP Staff The Bill of Rights Dinner celebrates the Bill of Rights of the United States, and honors individuals striving for human rights while raising funds to help low-income Texans. Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships Online Get Sponsorship Packet [pdf [...]
Merchandise
TCRP Onesies for Your Future Activist
Your “Future Activist” is ready to show off her (or his) support for civil rights! Baby onesies come in size 6 months or 12 months, with white snaps, lettering, and TCRP logo on black fabric. Purchase one now for $20, shipping included. To order, email Amanda@TexasCivilRightsProject.org or call 512-474-5073 ext. 102. Future Activist Gallery Five-month-old [...]
TCRP T-Shirts
Purchase your new TCRP American Apparel tee shirt today! The front includes a small logo on the left side, with a back that includes the words “Equality. Justica. Diversity. Comunidad.” In women’s sizes (S-XL): Hot Pink Gold Teal Blue Unisex sizes (S-XXL): White Grass Green Slate Gray Teal Blue Shirts are $18 including shipping. Contact [...]
TCRP Mouse Pad
Support civil rights with every click of your mouse! Purchase a new TCRP mouse pad for only $8, shipping included. The mouse pad is 7 inches in diameter with maroon print on white. It’s a great way to display your community activism at school, home, or work. To order, email Amanda@TexasCivilRightsProject.org or call 512-474-5073 ext. [...]
