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Hurdles Remain in Solving North Texas’ Labor Shortage

Will Maddox — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:38 +0000

An immigration expert weighs in about the challenges employers are facing and how they are coping.

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North Texas DACA Recipients Brace For a Supreme Court Ruling

D Magazine — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:11:44 +0000

The high court could end a program granting freedom from deportation to thousands of North Texans who came here as children. Advocates hope it’ll spur real legislative action.

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Omar Suleiman: ‘Our Policies Can Match Our Compassion’

Zac Crain — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:46:17 +0000

The Irving imam on letting communities sponsor migrants.

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Teens Turn Trip to the Border Into a Play About Immigration

Kathy Wise — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:15:55 +0000

Cry Havoc's new production, "Crossing the Line," gives voice to those on both sides of the issue.

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A Refugee Struggles to Find a Home In Dallas Without Her Husband

Matt Goodman — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:31:21 +0000

The International Rescue Committee helped her start a life in Richardson, but her husband remains stuck in Turkey as a result of the Trump administration's policies.

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For North Texas Dreamers, DACA Is Not Enough

D Magazine — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 16:15:40 +0000

With debate over immigration reform deadlocked, young activists in Dallas are calling for more substantial legislation.

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Ken Paxton Wants Trump Administration to Rescind DACA

Matt Goodman — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:33:17 +0000

DACA allows immigrants who were brought over illegally to stay in the U.S. without fearing deportation. About 69,000 recipients live in North Texas.

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Omar Suleiman Makes Me Want to Believe

Zac Crain — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:15:46 +0000

The charismatic imam from Irving, by way of New Orleans, has become one of Dallas' spiritual leaders.

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How the Victim of an Attempted Gang Murder in El Salvador Found New Life in Dallas

D Magazine — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:34:49 +0000

Luis Lemus was left for dead after his cousin stabbed him as part of a gang initiation ritual. Now he is a student at North Dallas High School.

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Immigration Reform Leads Thousands Through Downtown Dallas

D Magazine — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 13:44:29 +0000

Organizers anticipated a larger crowd. But the second Mega March made an impact with diversity.

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Leading Off (4/7/17)

D Magazine — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:21:28 +0000

Organizers prepare for Sunday's Mega March, Jordan Spieth navigates the Masters, and more.

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What Will Happen to North Texas’ Dreamers?

D Magazine — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:12:21 +0000

Five undocumented Dallasites share how former President Obama's immigration order, DACA, impacted their lives, what's wrong with it, and what they'll do if it's eliminated.

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