maldef Archives - San Antonio Report

DACA Back in Court Next Month as Texas Moves to End Program

by Julián Aguilar August 1, 2018January 31, 2020

After President Trump vowed to phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, federal courts stepped in – and Texas is suing to end the program.

MALDEF Vice President of Litigation Nina Perales makes a comment during the Texas SB4 Round Table discussion at UNAM Campus San Antonio.

NAACP Convention Turns Focus to Voting Litigation, Census Challenges

by Edmond Ortiz July 16, 2018January 31, 2020

Judge Allows Group of ‘Dreamers’ to Formally Fight Texas’ Lawsuit to End DACA

by Julián Aguilar May 15, 2018January 31, 2020

SB 4 Halted for Now, but ‘Fight Isn’t Over Yet’

by Bekah McNeel and Rocío Guenther August 31, 2017January 31, 2020

Mayor Ron Nirenberg sifts through the crowd of SB-4 protesters before speaking against the piece of Texas legislation which he labels 'bad'.

Mayor Nirenberg’s ‘Experienced, Diverse Team’ Finalized

by San Antonio Report Staff July 14, 2017July 15, 2017

Mexican Government Bestows Highest Honor on SB 4 Lawyer

by Rocío Guenther July 5, 2017July 6, 2017

Federal Judge Hears Arguments in Suit Against SB 4

by Rocío Guenther June 26, 2017July 3, 2017

Austin Mayor Steve Adler is joined by San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and other elected officials protesting Senate Bill 4.

‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law Critics Rally at U.S. Courthouse during Hearing

by Edmond Ortiz June 26, 2017June 28, 2017

SB 4: Political Aims, Personal Consequences

by Bekah McNeel June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

Councilmen Roberto Treviño (D1) and Rey Saldaña (D4) join other council members and members of pro-immigrant organizations in support of the city's effort to join a lawsuit with MALDEF against SB4, the "sanctuary cities" law.

MALDEF Prepares for ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Hearing in San Antonio

by Rocío Guenther June 17, 2017June 16, 2017