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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.

October 10, 2024 | Texas

Immigration

CDF-Texas Asylum Explainer Fact Sheet

Effective October 1, the Biden administration has taken action to indefinitely extend current restrictions on the ability to apply for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, which have come to be known as the “asylum ban.”

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

Charity

Celebration of Joy: Honoring Our Legacy and Building Our Future

On October 24, 2024, we are hosting the 2024 CDF-Texas' Celebration of Joy— Honoring our Legacy and Building our Future! We are also celebrating 25 years of serving Texas children, youth and families.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Texas

Child Health

Submitted Testimony to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services

In a state where over half of our children rely on Medicaid for healthcare, it's imperative that we strive for a system that makes accessing Medicaid as simple as possible for eligible children. However, our current system falls short, burdening families with unnecessary complexities and errors.

May 14, 2024 | Texas

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.

April 18, 2024 | Texas

‘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.

February 21, 2024 | Texas