Texas Civil Rights Project

TCRP: 2009 Summer Law Clerks

Brendan M Fischer Originally from the Dairy State, I’ve just completed my first year at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Prior to law school, I served two years in the Peace Corps in El Salvador, an experience which emphasized the importance of complementing individualized assistance efforts with comprehensive reform. I was drawn to TCRP based on their expansive approach towards promoting structural change-- the organization goes beyond simply representing clients by supplementing judicial advocacy with education and outreach. Although I’m interested in many areas of law, I look forward to exploring civil rights law this summer and directing my ...

Thank You! El Paso Fiesta Fronteriza

Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project thanks you for joining us at Fiesta Fronteriza Remembering Our Roots, Building Our Future Help us celebrate the legacy of civil rights struggle in the Paso del Norte region and honor individuals who are working to protect and defend human rights in our community today. El Paso Community College Administrative Services Building 9050 Viscount El Paso, Texas 79925 June 20, 2009 6:00 p.m. Auction and reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner, Awards ceremony, and Roast This year’s Honorees are: Striving for Justice Award Justo Rivera and Judy Ackerman Leaders in activism opposing the Wall ACORN and Get the Lead Out Leaders in activism opposing ASARCO Thelma White Courage Award Bishop Johnnie Washington Past ...

Slide Show: South Texas Noche de Fiesta 2009

Thank you for helping to make Noche de Fiesta 2009 another great event for the South Texas Civil Rights Project. Heree is a photo album of memories. For more information about the program, please visit our online invitation.

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STP: Summer 2009 Clerks

(Left to right) Jorge Ramirez, Jewellia Casiano, Kristen Gonzales, Richard Gonzales, Robert Lopez and Clarissa Moore. LAW CLERKS Robert Lopez I am originally from Mission, Texas and just finished my second year at Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in the Spring of 2007 with degrees in... [Read more...]

Houston Law Clerks Summer 2009

Cathryn Ibarra While I am a native Houstonian, I have always been fascinated by different cultures. I completed my undergraduate studies at Claremont McKenna College (in the shadows of the San Bernadino Mountains) where I studied International Relations. I also spent one semester studying in Berlin, Germany. However, I couldn’t stay away from Texas,... [Read more...]

PDN: 2009 Summer Law Clerks

Law Clerks at the Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project Diana Baquero I am originally from North Bergen, NJ and just finished my first year at Northeastern University School of Law in Boson. I graduated from Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ with a degree in Economics. After graduating college and before starting law school, I worked three... [Read more...]

Protesters seek clarification on hurricane evacuation policies

Jeremy Roebuck The Monitor EDINBURG — Community activists renewed their call Monday for federal officials to close South Texas’ immigration checkpoints in the event of a mandatory hurricane evacuation. Checking the legal status of every evacuee would discourage people from leaving in advance of a storm and slow down the overall process... [Read more...]

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