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Immigration
TODAY: U.S. Fifth Circuit Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Key Immigration Case that will Impact Hundreds of Thousands of Children
AUSTIN, TX—Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases that will largely determine the futures of hundreds of thousands of children and their families in Texas.
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Children’s Defense Fund Files Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Federal Lawsuit Challenging Texas’ ‘Drag Ban’ Legislation
Washington, DC — The national youth advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) has filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Texas Senate Bill 12.
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‘Black Empowerment Festival’ to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Galveston’s African American Community
Black Empowerment Fest: Roots & Resilience will also feature a Black History talent show and multiple events aimed at improving the mental health of Galveston’s Black residents.
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Education
CDF-Texas, Partners Urge TX School Districts to Refrain from Rating Library Books According to HB 900
On Monday, nine organizations, including CDF-TX, sent more than 1,200 superintendents in Texas a letter informing them HB 900 book ratings imposed on booksellers cannot be enforced at this time.
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CDF-Texas to Celebrate ‘Children’s Sabbath’ in Houston on January 28th
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Children’s Defense Fund-Texas will join community members and activists to celebrate Children’s Sabbath at Trinity East United Methodist Church, in Third Ward.
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Education
CDF-Texas Applauds Federal Appeals Court’s Decision Ruling Key Aspects of Texas Book Rating Law Unconstitutional
Children’s Defense Fund-Texas welcomes a federal court decision to block parts of a Texas law that would have effectively required booksellers to rate the literature they sell to schools based on vague and arbitrary standards of “explicitness”.
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Child Nutrition
CDF-Texas Calls on Texas Leaders to Accept Federal Food Assistance in Support of State’s Young People
Austin, TX — On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories expect to receive food benefits later this year through a newly permanent federal program provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Immigration
CDF-Texas Condemns Violent Language from Governor Abbott Regarding People Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border
Austin, TX — Children’s Defense Fund-Texas strongly condemns violent language used by Texas Governor Greg Abbott regarding the state’s actions as it pertains to receiving individuals and families who cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Service Announcements
Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé Named State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas
Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé will serve as the new State Director of Children’s Defense Fund-Texas following a nationwide search.
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