PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Cesar Espinosa
Executive Director
Cell: 832-512-3733
E-Mail: cespinosa
LAWSUIT AGAINST FIEL DISMISSED
[HOUSTON, TX] On Tuesday November 9, 2026 the State of Texas DISMISSED the lawsuit filed by Ken Paxton against FIEL Houston Inc. The following statement may be attributed to Cesar Espinosa, Executive Director of FIEL
"History will remember who was on the right side and on the wrong side of it. Today proves once again that we continue to be on the right side of History. This lawsuit has been very burdensome for us as an institution. Now that this is over, we can return to committing 100% of our time and energy to protecting, educating, and empowering our community. We want to thank MALDEF for their unwavering support and all of our supporters who have never left our side. " -Cesar Espinosa, FIEL Houston
FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight is an Immigrant Led Civil Rights Organization that advocates for just laws for all families, access to higher education for all people regardless of immigration status, and for the rights of all people in unjust situations.
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