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Immigration

What to Know about Trump’s Executive Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship

On his first day back in office, President Trump announced an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the U.S.

February 11, 2025 | Texas
Immigration

Statement for the Record

CDF-TX strongly opposes the policy of mass deportations proposed by the incoming presidential administration.

December 19, 2024 | Texas
Health

New Texas executive order requires hospitals to ask about immigrant status. Here's what it means for Texas children and their families.

Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is deeply concerned about the impact of Executive Order GA-46 on Texas children and families.

November 6, 2024 | Texas
Education

Banning Books, Stunting Growth

Book banning as an idea and action has been around for centuries. It’s a key piece to many parts of history; restricting information from the masses to keep a current group in power, to ensure undesired information is not spread, and new ideas snuffed out.

October 1, 2024 | Texas
Education

Preserving Our Voices in the Fight for Intellectual Freedom

In today's rapidly changing world, the freedom to educate ourselves is more important than ever. It shapes our ability to understand, empathize, and connect with the diverse array of human experiences.

September 30, 2024 | Texas
Immigration

New Report Reveals the Scale of State Violence Inflicted on Migrant Children and Families under Operation Lone Star

CDF-TX is deeply concerned about the severe and life-threatening mistreatment of migrant children and their families by law enforcement agencies carrying out Operation Lone Star in our state, and about the fact that many of these migrants—who fear persecution, torture, or death in their home countries—are being denied the legal right under U.S. and international law to apply for asylum.

September 24, 2024 | Texas
Education

The Fight Against Texas’ HB 900 is a Fight for Public Education

“We must ensure our students attend schools that are safe, supportive, and fully funded.”

February 1, 2024 | Texas
Education

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History

As of 2021, nearly 1 in 4 high school students in the U.S self-identify as LGBTQ+. So why is LGBTQ+ history not celebrated more in our public schools?

October 31, 2023 | Texas
Child Health

Testimony to the House State Affairs Committee Opposing HB 4

CDF-TX strongly opposes HB 4, which would subject migrants and Texans across the entirety of the state to the threat of immediate detention and forced removal by authorizing Texas peace officers.

October 27, 2023 | Texas
Education

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Year-Round

Hispanic Heritage month, September 15th through October 15th, is a celebration of Latin American countries, cultures, and influence in the U.S.

September 27, 2023 | Texas

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