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Recently, an immigration judge said he thinks 3-year-olds can learn and apply immigration law. Sadly, this is the type of thinking with which important advocates, like RAICES, must deal with regularly. The following San Antonio Express-News editorial notes recent legislation introduced to provide counsel to children appearing in immigration court. As a sponsor of the House Bill, the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, I know access to counsel is imperative for those most vulnerable, children.
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2016 | Contact: Andrew Braswell (202) 225-4865 |
HHS Urged to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Know All Prescription Drug Payment Options
My wife Libby and I were pleased to join Judge Nelson Wolff, Suzanne Scott, theArtsFund, Wolf Trap, and Kathy Bruck with Pre-K 4 SA to announce a new initiative for arts based learning. San Antonio is alive with the arts and artists eager to share their talents with our youngest learners.
Our nation has a responsibility to uphold the promise of Social Security and Medicare for our seniors. This past year I remained resolute in my support of seniors and earned 100% on The Alliance for Retired Americans Seniors Scorecard for voting to protect these critical safety nets.
You can see the full scorecard, and the rest of the Texas delegation scores here.
I joined some of my Democratic colleagues in filing an amicus brief today in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the President’s executive actions on immigration, urging the Court to affirm the legality of the pro-family actions.
As you may know, the Court announced it will review the lawsuit led by Governor Abbott, which has halted the President’s actions for more than a year. The litigation is only adding uncertainty to the lives of many of our neighbors. All of Texas will benefit from permitting our DREAMers to fulfill their dreams and from families staying together.
Kick off for great San Antonio ISD/Trinity University Pre K–12 Academy. Dynamic new Superintendent Pedro Martinez and his Team of 8 including— Trustees Olga Hernandez, Patti Raddle, Steve Lecholop, Ed Garza, James Howard, and Debra Guerrero—are offering innovative approaches to strengthening public education. State Senator José Menéndez, Mayor Ivy R.
This morning, Libby and I welcomed to our home a number of Central Texas public education leaders including AISD Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz, our daughters, Jacquie Porter, AISD Early Childhood Director, and Lockhart ISD trustees Michael Wright and Jon Reyes. Libby has been working with SXSWedu to increase the focus on early learning.
I was honored to join Mayor Adler, Chief Acevedo, survivors, supporters, and members of our community at Illuminate ATX to benefit SafePlace, an important organization which provides shelter and essential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Austin.
Congressman Lloyd Doggett joined Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and the Austin Parks Foundation for It's My Park Day to kickoff a day of service. Austin is fortunate to have so many great parks, trails and green spaces that are supported by the work of so many dedicated volunteers across the city.