FIEL Houston
an immigrant-led organization
Author: Fielhouston
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Houston Public Library Research Center hosts “Story of FIEL” exhibit and event.
As part of its ongoing “#JoinLaCharla” program, the Houston Public Library research center this weekend presented a conversation with FIEL executive director and co-founder Cesar Espinosa, Raquel Natalicchio (photojournalist, South Regional Chair of the National Press Photographers Association, and Founder of The Open Door Gallery), and former Texas State representative Rick Noriega, author of the…
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What to do if ICE comes to your door. Know your rights!
What to Do if You Are Detained by Immigration Authorities Know Who to Contact: If possible, contact your lawyer, family, or a trusted community organization. Don’t Panic: Stay calm and know that you have rights. Do Not Sign Anything: Do not sign any documents or papers without a lawyer present. What You Can Do if…
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PRESS ADVISORY: JOHN MARTIN DIXON FINALLY ARRESTED IN MENCHACA SHOOTING CASE
On Tuesday August 26, at 11:00am at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse (1201 Franklin Houston, TX 77002) the Menchaca family, supporters, and FIEL spokespeople will gather to make a statement as to the CONFIRMED arrest of John Martin Dixon, the suspect accused of shooting Emannuel and Evan Menchaca. Emmanuel is an 18-year-old young man who…
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CW39: “FIEL speaks out about VAWA fraud victims in Houston.”
Click here to view CW39’s recent report on FIEL Houston and its efforts to inform the public and advocate for victims of VAWA fraud. FIEL Houston called a meeting to highlight the plea for some immigrant families that feel confused about paperwork submitted on their behalf. This is what Executive Director Cesar Espinosa said people feel they’ve been…
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PRESS ADVISORY: MORE VICTIMS OF VAWA FRAUD COME FORWARD
PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cesar Espinosa Executive Director Cell: 832-512-3733 E-Mail: cespinosa@fielhouston.org MORE VICTIMS OF VAWA FRAUD COME FORWARD [HOUSTON, TX] On Friday August 22 at 12:00pm at FIEL Headquarters (4635 SW Freeway #220 Houston, TX 77027) affected victims and FIEL spokespeople will talk about more widespread immigration fraud happening all over the…
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PRESS ADVISORY: SUSPECT ARRESTED IN THE EMMANUEL MENCHACA CASE
PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cesar Espinosa Executive Director Cell: 832-512-3733 E-Mail: cespinosa Alain Cisneros (Español) Campaigns Coordinator Cell: 832-503-3689 Email: acisneros SUSPECT ARRESTED IN THE EMMANUEL MENCHACA CASE [HOUSTON, TX] On Wednesday August 20 at 4:00pm at FIEL Headquarters (4635 Southwest Freeway #220, Houston, TX 77027) the Menchaca family, supporters, and FIEL spokespeople…
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Houston Chronicle: “Family of Houston teen shot while burying pet guinea pig pleads for police action.”
Click here to read the Houston Chronicle’s recent coverage of FIEL’s efforts to bring the teen’s killer to justice. August 18, 2025
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PRESS ADVISORY; ARREST THE MAN WHO SHOT TEEN EMMANUEL MENCHACA
PRESS ADVISORYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Cesar EspinosaExecutive DirectorCell: 832-512-3733E-Mail: cespinosa Alain Cisneros (Español)Campaigns CoordinatorCell: 832-503-3689Email: acisnerosARREST THE MAN WHO SHOT TEEN EMMANUEL MENCHACA [HOUSTON, TX] On Monday August 18th 2025 at 1:00PM at FIEL Headquarters (4635 Southwest Freeway #220 Houston, TX 77027) the Menchaca family, supporters and FIEL spokespeople will gather to ask WHY HAS THERE…
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When ICE comes, who will protect nearly a million Texas students who have an undocumented parent? A new report by Barbed Wire.
Click here to read Leslie Rangel’s August 14 article for Barbed Wire, “Nearly a Million Texas Students Have an Undocumented Parent. Who Will Protect Them When ICE Comes?” When a moment of hope turned into a parent’s worst nightmare, Jonatan was heading to college orientation when ICE took his mom. In Texas, 890,000 children have…
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FIEL has a NEW online store! Support Fiel by shopping for Fiel merchandise.
Fiel is pleased to announce the launch of its new online shop! Click here to browse products like FIEL t-shirts and co-branded coffee. The FIEL team will be adding new products soon! So please check back for updates. And if you’d like to support FIEL by directly donating to the organization, please click here. Thank…
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