Program News

Texas officials agree to destroy babies’ blood samples after settling lawsuit Texas officials agree to destroy babies’ blood samples after settling lawsuit

Jay Root, The Associated Press AUSTIN — Texas health authorities will destroy more than 5 million blood samples taken from babies without parental consent and stored indefinitely for scientific research. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday it would destroy the samples after settling a federal lawsuit filed by the Texas... Read More »


Austin Police declare compliance with federal recommendations Austin Police declare compliance with federal recommendations

Police chief says department has adopted all but a handful of suggestions from Justice Department. By Tony Plohetski AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo announced Monday that the department has made dozens of reforms in the past year to comply with federal recommendations for the agency, including how officials review use-of-force... Read More »


Spreading the gospel of the 2010 census Spreading the gospel of the 2010 census

By: Karina Kling Stand up and be counted — right along with Mary and Joseph. There’s a push to promote participation in the 2010 census using the gospel, and it’s causing some controversy among religious organizations. But some say the message could make all the difference in future representation. As Christians across the country... Read More »


Civil Rights Project: History Needs Your Help! Civil Rights Project: History Needs Your Help!

By Ouisa D. Davis Attorney at Law On the “legal-aid landscape” of El Paso, an oasis for the voiceless is housed at 1317 Rio Grande. The Paso Del Norte Civil Rights Project, a subsidiary agency of the Texas Civil Rights Project, is El Paso’s own voice speaking out for the most vulnerable in our midst – those whose civil rights... Read More »


TCRP VAWA: Serving more than 1,000 Victims of Domestic Abuse in FY 2009 TCRP VAWA: Serving more than 1,000 Victims of Domestic Abuse in FY 2009

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program is comprised of six staff members — four out of Austin and two out of El Paso — who help immigrant survivors of domestic violence apply for immigration status in this country. In addition to the OAG program, we offer VAWA services from our San Juan... Read More »


El Paso Human Rights Groups Gather in National Day of Action to Stop Wage Theft and Retaliation El Paso Human Rights Groups Gather in National Day of Action to Stop Wage Theft and Retaliation

Human rights organizations and local community members gathered to take action against wage theft, a national crime wave that takes billions of dollars out of the pockets of workers every year, according to Ray Rojas, Executive Director of Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center. Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project, the Labor Justice Committee, Las Americas... Read More »


Events

Early Bird Prices for El Paso Fiesta Fronteriza Early Bird Prices for El Paso Fiesta Fronteriza

Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project announces our Fourth Annual Fiesta Fronteriza Remembering... 


Bill of Rights Dinner: Slide Show

THANK YOU! Thank you for joining us on Saturday, November 14, 2009, for The Texas... 


Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project Sends Many Thanks for a Terrific Fiesta Fundraiser

Debbie Kelly of Get the Lead Out Coaltion and Danny Arrellano of ACORN accept their... 


Merchandise

TCRP Onesies for Your Future Activist TCRP Onesies for Your Future Activist

Your “Future Activist” is ready to show off her (or his) support for... 


TCRP Mouse Pad TCRP Mouse Pad

Support civil rights with every click of your mouse! Purchase a new TCRP mouse pad... 


TCRP Carabiner Key Chain TCRP Carabiner Key Chain

Conveniently clip your keys to a purse, belt loop, or backpack with a TCRP carabiner... 


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