“The re-introduction of this legislation is one of the first steps to building the New Ellis Island at our southern border, and we support Congresswoman Escobar’s efforts to bring oversight and accountability to border enforcement. We urge Congress to act in the best interest of our communities, economy, and nation as a whole and pass this bill.”
by Border Network for Human Rights · Published April 20, 2021 · Last modified April 21, 2021
After 11 hours of deliberation by the jury, a verdict was reached in Minneapolis today on the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, finding Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Read the statement from Fernando García, executive director of the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) on the verdict.
On Thursday, April 15, the New Ellis Island Border Policy Group convened dozens of stakeholders in a meeting with Anna Hinken, Senior Engagement Liaison at DHS, to facilitate ongoing dialogue on border communities’ major concerns as the Biden administration works to fix the broken immigration system and build a more just and humane border.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2021PRESS CONTACT: Alia El-Assar | (202) 938-6511 | alia@communicationsshop.us EL PASO – The following is a statement from Fernando García, executive director of the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR), on...
by Border Network for Human Rights · Published March 9, 2021 · Last modified April 16, 2021
EL PASO – On Sat., Feb. 27, 2021, the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) convened and estimated 70 community delegates from the border region spanning across Texas and New Mexico in the annual...
The Border Network for Human Rights, founded in 1998, is one of the leading human rights advocacy and immigration reform organizations located at the U.S./Mexico Border. BNHR has over 7,000 members in West Texas and Southern New Mexico.
Offices Located at: 2115 N Piedras St, El Paso, TX 79930
