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Civil Dialogues and Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy Hold Town Hall on Bridging the Divide

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Linda Lorelle, Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Linda Lorelle, Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Linda Lorelle, Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Linda Lorelle, Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Linda Lorelle, Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Stephen Vladeck, Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Jean Becker greets Uriel Garc’a at the end of the discussion. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Lindsay Goldford Gray, Faye Kolly and Karen Crawford On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Priseilla Lugo, Anne Chandler and Luis Figueroa On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Luis Figueroa welcomes the audience. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Jean Becker On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Linda Lorelle On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Jean Becker listens to the speakers. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Linda Lorelle, Stephen Vladeck and Faye Kolly On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Stephen Vladeck and Faye Kolly On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Faye Kolly and Uriel Garc’a On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Faye Kolly, Uriel Garc’a and J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Faye Kolly and Uriel Garc’a On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Uriel Garc’a On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Stephen Vladeck On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Faye Kolly and Uriel Garc’a On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Linda Lorelle On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
J. Michael Trevi–o On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
Civil Dialogues series co-founders Jean Becker and Linda Lorelle. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel Garc’a, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Trevi–o, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the LBJ Future Forum held a discussion about immigration reform and the impact of Senate Bill 4 that was passed by the Texas legislature in 2023. The bill is being challenged in Federal court and if upheld would create a state crime for illegally crossing the border from Mexico and will establish a state process for removal of migrants. The panelists were Uriel García, Immigration Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Faye Kolly, Immigration Attorney, McChesney Kolly PLLC; J. Michael Treviño, Houston Organizer, American Immigration Council; and Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law. Linda Lorelle, CEO, Linda Lorelle Media and Civil Dialogues series co-founder moderated the discussion. LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin 03/19/2024
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