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

Plan for Oral Arguments in Houston on DACA case.

[HOUSTON, TX]On Thursday June 1, 2023 at the Federal Courthouse (515 Rusk Houston, TX 77002) gathering at 8am (press conference at 12:00pm) DREAMers, supporters FIEL Spokespeople and National allies will gather to be present for the DACA Oral Arguments in Houston , TX.

More information below:

" I along with the hopes and dreams of 600,000 DACA recipients will be present in Houston, TX on Thursday June 1st to listen to our lives being debated. We have been here before and will more than likely be here again until a permanent solution is presented to us. We are tired of going through this process but we hope that this will remind the congress and the President that the immigrant community is still here waiting for reform. We don’t expect and imediate change to the program but anything can happen. " – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

MEDIA ADVISORY

For immediate release

May 30, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday, June 1, 2023 – 7:30 AM CT

Rally For Our Futures: Citizenship For All NOW

Houston, TX – On Thursday, June 1, Judge Hanen will hear oral arguments on the legality of the 2022 DACA rule. A delegation of DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants from across the country will gather at the courthouse and hold a press conference. Together they will demand that the DACA program remains in place, and underscore the need for Congress to legislate permanent solutions by passing the Registry bill.

“We are here representing the 600,000 people who currently benefit from the DACA program, the hundreds of thousands of others who could benefit if the program were re-opened to new applicants, and most importantly, ALL 11 million undocumented immigrants who want to live with dignity in the U.S.,” shared Woojung Diana Park, a DACA Recipient and Organizer with NAKASEC’s New York/New Jersey affiliate, MinKwon Center.

Conveners will hold a short press conference and experts are available for interviews.

WHAT: Rally and press conference

WHEN: Thursday, June 1 – Rally begins 7:30AM CT, Presser est. 12:15pm CT (after hearing)

WHERE: Rally: Little Tranquility Park (400 Rusk St), Presser: outside courthouse (515 Rusk St)

WHO: Delegations from NAKASEC, Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC), Center for Popular Democracy (CPD), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Community Change, FIEL, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), Make the Road New York and Nevada, Texas Organizing Project (TOP), Workers Defense Project

Background: In July of 2021, Judge Hanen of the Southern District Court of Texas ruled that the 2012 DACA memo was unlawful. New applications for DACA were suspended. However, current DACA recipients were allowed to renew. In October of 2022, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals also ruled that the 2012 DACA memo was unlawful, though they allowed for renewals to continue. The Fifth Circuit Court sent the case back down to Judge Hanen for his consideration of the new 2022 DACA rule.

Day-of media contact: Jimmy Byrne, (315) 559-9512, jimmy

Media contact: Rachel Koelzer, (213) 703-0992, rachel (Remote)

Media contact (for Korean communications): Jung Woo Kim, (213) 864-9270, jung

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취재요청 및 즉각 보도의뢰

2023년 5월 30일

취재 요청: 2023년 6월 1일 목요일 오전 7:30 중부시간

우리의 미래를 위한 집회: 지금 당장 모든 사람에게 시민권을 부여하라!

휴스턴, 텍사스 – 6월 1일 목요일, 해넌 판사는 2022년 다카 법규의 적법성에 대한 구두 변론을 청취하게 됩니다. 전국에서 모인 다카 수혜자와 서류미비 이민자 대표단이 법원에 모여 기자회견을 가질 예정입니다. 그들은 다카 프로그램이 계속 유지될 것을 요구하고, 의회가 대기자 등록법을 통과시킴으로써 영구적인 해결책을 입법할 필요성을 강조할 것입니다.

"우리는 현재 다카 프로그램의 수혜자 60만 명, 다카 프로그램의 문호가 신규 신청자에게 다시 열릴 때 혜택을 받게 될 수십만 명, 그리고 가장 중요한 것은 미국에서 존엄성을 지키며 살기를 원하는 1,100만 명의 서류미비 이민자들을 대표한다”고 다카 수혜자이며 나카섹 회원단체인 뉴욕/뉴저지 민권센터의 조직 담당 다이아나 박 우정씨는 말했습니다.

소집자들은 짧은 기자회견을 열 것이고 언론사들은 관련 전문가들을 인터뷰하실 수 있습니다.

무엇: 집회와 기자회견

언제: 2023년 6월 1일 (목), 집회 오전 7:30 중부시간, 기자회견 12:15시경 중부시간 (청문회 직후)

어디서: 집회: 리틀 츄랜쿠일리티 파크 (400 Rusk St), 기자회견: 법원 밖에서 (515 Rusk St)

누가: 나카섹 대표단, 아리조나 드림법안 연대 (ADAC, Arizona Dream Act Coalition), 대중 민주주의 센터 (CPD, Center for Popular Democracy), LA 이민자권리연합 (CHIRLA), 커뮤니티 체인지 (Community Change), 피엘 (FIEL, 이민자 주도 민권 단체), 이민자 법률지원 센터 (ILRC, Immigrant Legal Resource Center), 메이크 더 로드 뉴욕 & 네바다 (Make the Road New York and Nevada), 텍사스 조직 프로젝트 (Texas Organizing Project), 노동자 보호 프로젝트 (Workers Defense Project)

배경: 2021년 7월, 텍사스 남부 지방법원의 해넌 판사는 2012년 다카 메모가 불법이라고 판결함으로써 다카 신규 신청이 중단되었습니다. 그러나 기존의 다카 수혜자들은 갱신이 허용되었습니다. 2022년 10월, 제5순회항소법원도 2012년 다카 메모가 불법이라고 판결했지만 갱신은 계속할 수 있었습니다. 제5순회법원은 2022년 신규 다카 규정에 대한 심리를 위해 사건을 해넌 판사에게 돌려보냈습니다.

당일 언론사 담당: 지미 번 (Jimmy Byrne), (315) 559-9512, jimmy

언론사 연락: 레이첼 콜저 (Rachel Koelzer), (213) 703-0992, rachel (원격으로)

김 정우 (Jung Woo Kim), (213) 864-9270, jung (한국어 연락)

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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

Plan for Oral Arguments in Houston on DACA case.

[HOUSTON, TX]On Thursday June 1, 2023 at the Federal Courthouse (515 Rusk Houston, TX 77002) gathering at 8am (press conference at 12:00pm) DREAMers, supporters FIEL Spokespeople and National allies will gather to be present for the DACA Oral Arguments in Houston , TX.

More information below:

" I along with the hopes and dreams of 600,000 DACA recipients will be present in Houston, TX on Thursday June 1st to listen to our lives being debated. We have been here before and will more than likely be here again until a permanent solution is presented to us. We are tired of going through this process but we hope that this will remind the congress and the President that the immigrant community is still here waiting for reform. We don’t expect and imediate change to the program but anything can happen. " – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

###

FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

MEDIA ADVISORY

For immediate release

May 30, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday, June 1, 2023 – 7:30 AM CT

Rally For Our Futures: Citizenship For All NOW

Houston, TX – On Thursday, June 1, Judge Hanen will hear oral arguments on the legality of the 2022 DACA rule. A delegation of DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants from across the country will gather at the courthouse and hold a press conference. Together they will demand that the DACA program remains in place, and underscore the need for Congress to legislate permanent solutions by passing the Registry bill.

“We are here representing the 600,000 people who currently benefit from the DACA program, the hundreds of thousands of others who could benefit if the program were re-opened to new applicants, and most importantly, ALL 11 million undocumented immigrants who want to live with dignity in the U.S.,” shared Woojung Diana Park, a DACA Recipient and Organizer with NAKASEC’s New York/New Jersey affiliate, MinKwon Center.

Conveners will hold a short press conference and experts are available for interviews.

WHAT: Rally and press conference

WHEN: Thursday, June 1 – Rally begins 7:30AM CT, Presser est. 12:15pm CT (after hearing)

WHERE: Rally: Little Tranquility Park (400 Rusk St), Presser: outside courthouse (515 Rusk St)

WHO: Delegations from NAKASEC, Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC), Center for Popular Democracy (CPD), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), Community Change, FIEL, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), Make the Road New York and Nevada, Texas Organizing Project (TOP), Workers Defense Project

Background: In July of 2021, Judge Hanen of the Southern District Court of Texas ruled that the 2012 DACA memo was unlawful. New applications for DACA were suspended. However, current DACA recipients were allowed to renew. In October of 2022, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals also ruled that the 2012 DACA memo was unlawful, though they allowed for renewals to continue. The Fifth Circuit Court sent the case back down to Judge Hanen for his consideration of the new 2022 DACA rule.

Day-of media contact: Jimmy Byrne, (315) 559-9512, jimmy

Media contact: Rachel Koelzer, (213) 703-0992, rachel (Remote)

Media contact (for Korean communications): Jung Woo Kim, (213) 864-9270, jung

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취재요청 및 즉각 보도의뢰

2023년 5월 30일

취재 요청: 2023년 6월 1일 목요일 오전 7:30 중부시간

우리의 미래를 위한 집회: 지금 당장 모든 사람에게 시민권을 부여하라!

휴스턴, 텍사스 – 6월 1일 목요일, 해넌 판사는 2022년 다카 법규의 적법성에 대한 구두 변론을 청취하게 됩니다. 전국에서 모인 다카 수혜자와 서류미비 이민자 대표단이 법원에 모여 기자회견을 가질 예정입니다. 그들은 다카 프로그램이 계속 유지될 것을 요구하고, 의회가 대기자 등록법을 통과시킴으로써 영구적인 해결책을 입법할 필요성을 강조할 것입니다.

"우리는 현재 다카 프로그램의 수혜자 60만 명, 다카 프로그램의 문호가 신규 신청자에게 다시 열릴 때 혜택을 받게 될 수십만 명, 그리고 가장 중요한 것은 미국에서 존엄성을 지키며 살기를 원하는 1,100만 명의 서류미비 이민자들을 대표한다”고 다카 수혜자이며 나카섹 회원단체인 뉴욕/뉴저지 민권센터의 조직 담당 다이아나 박 우정씨는 말했습니다.

소집자들은 짧은 기자회견을 열 것이고 언론사들은 관련 전문가들을 인터뷰하실 수 있습니다.

무엇: 집회와 기자회견

언제: 2023년 6월 1일 (목), 집회 오전 7:30 중부시간, 기자회견 12:15시경 중부시간 (청문회 직후)

어디서: 집회: 리틀 츄랜쿠일리티 파크 (400 Rusk St), 기자회견: 법원 밖에서 (515 Rusk St)

누가: 나카섹 대표단, 아리조나 드림법안 연대 (ADAC, Arizona Dream Act Coalition), 대중 민주주의 센터 (CPD, Center for Popular Democracy), LA 이민자권리연합 (CHIRLA), 커뮤니티 체인지 (Community Change), 피엘 (FIEL, 이민자 주도 민권 단체), 이민자 법률지원 센터 (ILRC, Immigrant Legal Resource Center), 메이크 더 로드 뉴욕 & 네바다 (Make the Road New York and Nevada), 텍사스 조직 프로젝트 (Texas Organizing Project), 노동자 보호 프로젝트 (Workers Defense Project)

배경: 2021년 7월, 텍사스 남부 지방법원의 해넌 판사는 2012년 다카 메모가 불법이라고 판결함으로써 다카 신규 신청이 중단되었습니다. 그러나 기존의 다카 수혜자들은 갱신이 허용되었습니다. 2022년 10월, 제5순회항소법원도 2012년 다카 메모가 불법이라고 판결했지만 갱신은 계속할 수 있었습니다. 제5순회법원은 2022년 신규 다카 규정에 대한 심리를 위해 사건을 해넌 판사에게 돌려보냈습니다.

당일 언론사 담당: 지미 번 (Jimmy Byrne), (315) 559-9512, jimmy

언론사 연락: 레이첼 콜저 (Rachel Koelzer), (213) 703-0992, rachel (원격으로)

김 정우 (Jung Woo Kim), (213) 864-9270, jung (한국어 연락)

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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

SEAN’s Family ask for Justice in Cleveland,TX

[HOUSTON, TX]On Wednesday May 31, at 8:30 am at the San Jacinto County Criminal Court House ( 1 State Highway 150 Coldspring, TX 77331) the Family of Sean Paul and FIEL Spokespeople to bring awareness to their case and ask for fairness in the process.

Sean’s mother Karla:

As parents of SeanPaul we ask for help from the community and the media so that justice be done, that the murderer. Joshua Escobar without any remorse and
in cold blood took the life of our firstborn son. Joshua is enjoying his freedom on bail that the judge approved for only $75,000. No matter
the impact it would have on our society. He is the type of person who hand not hand trembles to do what he did. He shouldn’t be released so that can damage another family again. This time he took our firstborn SeanPaul without tempting his heart for something that is not worth it. We are suffering not only the pain of losing our son but also impotence at knowing he’s free on such low bail when other people are in prison with much higher bail without having killed. We demand changes in the
Court, that the death of our son is not another case of injustice. We ask all your support to the community to the media to the courts we want justice for SEAN PAUL. We are and will be your voice until justice is done!!

Bengie Sean”s Aunt:
As the aunt and a family member of Sean Paul Velasquez, I would like to see a change in the court system. As we see everywhere we know that Hispanics are
not treated fairly, and we need to see that to change. Texas has a large population of Hispanics, and we need to see everyone treated fairly. We would like tosee diversity and change in the court system. We want San Jacinto County to know that we know our rights, and we will stand and speak up for them. We are
asking that the death of Sean Paul Velasquez is not just another case number on their docket. We want the DA to represent the victim and the family with dignity and good ethics. We want to feel like our family member actually matters to those representing him as much as he mattered to us.

• We want to bare witness in every single step of the way until we get Justice for Sean.
• We just want justice for Sean. As the Latino community we have grown a lot in this city and we deserve the same attention because we pay taxes and we elect all levels of government including the judges.
• We will remain united as a community and Sean’s case will unite us even further in justice for our community. Continuaremos hasta el final unidos como comunidad para que esto no vuelva a suceder y el Caso de Sean nos unirá más para la justicia de nuestra comunidad.
• The Velasquez family wants to bring awareness to the San Jacinto County residents that the judges they voted for, are lowering bonds for murder suspects.
• Our judicial/ court system needs to do a better job keeping criminals in jail,and not just giving them a slap in the hand for the crimes committed.
• We are aware that the court and DA if focusing on the other major cases, with the recent shooting of Oropeza. We would like to make sure the prosecution is spending enough time with the details of this case as well.
• With San Jacinto County limited on DA’s we would like to request a change of venue.
• We are a Hispanic family, and US citizens in this county and we ask that the prosecution do their best in representing the victims and their families.

As FIEL

• We do not want the Oropeza case to cloud any other case in this court, and we will make sure to be vigilant to ensure that we have financial resources for the prosecutor’s office so that they can bring the cases to full investigations.
• We have legitimate questions about whether the Judge is the right person to handle the case since the judge’s son previously went through the same thing where he murdered another person and we don’t want that to influence his decisions that are going to be made very lightly.
• As a growing population we want a FAIR jury that is represented by women of color to show the diversity of our community as it looks today.
• SHERIFF’S MEETING AGAINST IMMIGRANTS in this county after the tragic event with the Oropeza Case, we do not want it to be politicized and create a witch hunt against immigrants, we do want resources to be used to expedite processes and bring justice to these families in need

References:

https://bluebonnetnews.com/2023/05/25/justice-for-sean-paul-san-jacinto-county-family-holds-march-to-protest-reduced-bond-of-accused-killer/?fbclid=IwAR1kWHVvncfkUqAWPqD8tweISVXfI5T27cx1sa9mdwQTYATTx_GjJnPu95c

https://bluebonnetnews.com/2023/05/18/san-jacinto-county-da-may-seek-death-penalty-for-accused-mass-shooting-suspect/

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

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

SEAN’s Family ask for Justice in Cleveland,TX Murder

[HOUSTON, TX]On Wednesday May 31, at 8:30 am at the San Jacinto County Criminal Court House ( 1 State Highway 150 Coldspring, TX 77331) the Family of Sean Paul and FIEL Spokespeople to bring awareness to their case and ask for fairness in the process.

Sean’s mother Karla:

As parents of SeanPaul we ask for help from the community and the media so that justice be done, that the murderer. Joshua Escobar without any remorse and
in cold blood took the life of our firstborn son. Joshua is enjoying his freedom on bail that the judge approved for only $75,000. No matter
the impact it would have on our society. He is the type of person who hand not hand trembles to do what he did. He shouldn’t be released so that can damage another family again. This time he took our firstborn SeanPaul without tempting his heart for something that is not worth it. We are suffering not only the pain of losing our son but also impotence at knowing he’s free on such low bail when other people are in prison with much higher bail without having killed. We demand changes in the
Court, that the death of our son is not another case of injustice. We ask all your support to the community to the media to the courts we want justice for SEAN PAUL. We are and will be your voice until justice is done!!

Bengie Sean”s Aunt:
As the aunt and a family member of Sean Paul Velasquez, I would like to see a change in the court system. As we see everywhere we know that Hispanics are
not treated fairly, and we need to see that to change. Texas has a large population of Hispanics, and we need to see everyone treated fairly. We would like tosee diversity and change in the court system. We want San Jacinto County to know that we know our rights, and we will stand and speak up for them. We are
asking that the death of Sean Paul Velasquez is not just another case number on their docket. We want the DA to represent the victim and the family with dignity and good ethics. We want to feel like our family member actually matters to those representing him as much as he mattered to us.

• We want to bare witness in every single step of the way until we get Justice for Sean.
• We just want justice for Sean. As the Latino community we have grown a lot in this city and we deserve the same attention because we pay taxes and we elect all levels of government including the judges.
• We will remain united as a community and Sean’s case will unite us even further in justice for our community. Continuaremos hasta el final unidos como comunidad para que esto no vuelva a suceder y el Caso de Sean nos unirá más para la justicia de nuestra comunidad.
• The Velasquez family wants to bring awareness to the San Jacinto County residents that the judges they voted for, are lowering bonds for murder suspects.
• Our judicial/ court system needs to do a better job keeping criminals in jail,and not just giving them a slap in the hand for the crimes committed.
• We are aware that the court and DA if focusing on the other major cases, with the recent shooting of Oropeza. We would like to make sure the prosecution is spending enough time with the details of this case as well.
• With San Jacinto County limited on DA’s we would like to request a change of venue.
• We are a Hispanic family, and US citizens in this county and we ask that the prosecution do their best in representing the victims and their families.

As FIEL

• We do not want the Oropeza case to cloud any other case in this court, and we will make sure to be vigilant to ensure that we have financial resources for the prosecutor’s office so that they can bring the cases to full investigations.
• We have legitimate questions about whether the Judge is the right person to handle the case since the judge’s son previously went through the same thing where he murdered another person and we don’t want that to influence his decisions that are going to be made very lightly.
• As a growing population we want a FAIR jury that is represented by women of color to show the diversity of our community as it looks today.
• SHERIFF’S MEETING AGAINST IMMIGRANTS in this county after the tragic event with the Oropeza Case, we do not want it to be politicized and create a witch hunt against immigrants, we do want resources to be used to expedite processes and bring justice to these families in need

References:

https://bluebonnetnews.com/2023/05/25/justice-for-sean-paul-san-jacinto-county-family-holds-march-to-protest-reduced-bond-of-accused-killer/?fbclid=IwAR1kWHVvncfkUqAWPqD8tweISVXfI5T27cx1sa9mdwQTYATTx_GjJnPu95c

https://bluebonnetnews.com/2023/05/18/san-jacinto-county-da-may-seek-death-penalty-for-accused-mass-shooting-suspect/

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

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

ONE FINAL STEP FOR DEPORTEE JOSE ESCOBAR

[HOUSTON, TX]On Thursday April 27 2023 at 8:00am in the Houston USCIS Processing center (810 Gears Road Houston TX 77067) Jose Escobar, How wife and their attorney will gather for Jose’s Swearing in ceremony to finally become a US Citizen. The family, their attorney and FIEL Spokespeople will be available for comment,

READ JOSE STORY HERE : Jose Returns Home

After being a member of FIEL for almost 15 years the Escobar Family will finally take the last step in their immigration journey. Jose Escobar will be sworn in as a US citizen.

" I began working with the Escobar family nearly 15 years ago when Jose had been picked up by immigration. After a long legal battle a deportation and a return to the U.S. the time has now come to close this chapter in this family’s life and Jose will be sworn in as a U.S. Citizen. This family has been a role modle for the plight of the immigrant community. Rose never gave up on her husband and we never gave up on her. We are happy that their family will finally have closure and never have to worry about Jose’s immigration future. It truly is a happy day for all of us at FIEL. " – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

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

ONE FINAL STEP FOR DEPORTEE JOSE ESCOBAR

[HOUSTON, TX]On Thursday April 27 2023 at 8:00am in the Houston USCIS Processing center (810 Gears Road Houston TX 77067) Jose Escobar, How wife and their attorney will gather for Jose’s Swearing in ceremony to finally become a US Citizen. The family, their attorney and FIEL Spokespeople will be available for comment,

READ JOSE STORY HERE : Jose Returns Home

After being a member of FIEL for almost 15 years the Escobar Family will finally take the last step in their immigration journey. Jose Escobar will be sworn in as a US citizen.

" I began working with the Escobar family nearly 15 years ago when Jose had been picked up by immigration. After a long legal battle a deportation and a return to the U.S. the time has now come to close this chapter in this family’s life and Jose will be sworn in as a U.S. Citizen. This family has been a role modle for the plight of the immigrant community. Rose never gave up on her husband and we never gave up on her. We are happy that their family will finally have closure and never have to worry about Jose’s immigration future. It truly is a happy day for all of us at FIEL. " – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

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

PROTEST TO END CHILD ABUSE AT THE LUZ DEL MUNDO

[HOUSTON, TX]On Sunday April 2, 2023 at 9:00am at La Luz del Mundo Church (8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093) former members and survivors of the organization La Luz del Mundo will Protest in front of the Temple of the sect La Luz Del Mundo in which they will announce new legal actions and planned activities, to defend the community from abuse children, young people by pastors, ministers and leaders of this cult. Victims and spokespeople will be available for comment.

Many families have been deceived, exploited and abused in the city of Houston and in all places where this sect The Light of the World exists. Former members have experienced human trafficking, immigration fraud, money fraud, labor abuse along with other abuses in name of faith to believe the instructions of its supreme leader Nasson Joaquin Garcia who is now sentenced to jail for sexual abuse of minors in California.

WHO: Former members and survivors of the organization Secta La Luz del Mundo. Elisa Flores, Sochil Martin, Raquel Haifa Chantres, Judith Castillo Together with the organization FIEL Houston Executive Director Cesar Espinosa
WHAT: Protest to denounce rape
DAY: Sunday April 2
TIME: 9:00 AM central time USA
PLACE: In front of La Luz del Mundo Church, Houston Central
ADDRESS: 8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093
We want justice for the victims and would like the church to implement precautionary measures, such as a background check for managers/leaders in any performance of any ministry. We would like for them to not allow the return of sexual predators to any event organized by the organization, much less have contact with children.

"We want our relatives, friends and members in general of the Organization of La Luz del Mundo to realize the abuses to which they are subjected in the name of faith. To all the victims of all types of abuses we tell them that we are here to support them as #EXLLDM members and we support them to find justice, along with the support of the authorities to denounce and bring abusers to justice and pay for their crimes," Raquel Haifa Chantres #EXLLDM

"At the age of 12 I was sexually assaulted by a member of this cult. I remember running into the restroom and turning the shower on and jumping into the shower to try to wash away all of the ugly feelings of me. I cried, I was shaking, I felt scared, I didn’t understand why he did this to me, I felt guilty, I felt like I was not Pure in the eyes of the lord because of what this Monster did to me." Elisa Flores #EXLLDM

"I narrate the cruel story of my life, which the religious organization forced me to marry at the age of 15, causing an impediment during my adolescence year and towards my identity. I was a victim of authoritarian oppression of mental abuse, which led me to commit an attempted suicide at the age of 18. Taking away my religious rights leading me to an abyss of depression, when I sought help from religious authorities I was denied. Without an identity, feeling isolated, I took refuge in studying and fighting for the rights of women, children and the undocumented." Judith Castillo #EXLLDM

We are former members of the Light of the World #EXLLDM. We are survivors of the Organization La Luz Del Mundo and we ask for Justice for all the victims of LLDM where the human rights of children who have been silenced are protected. THAT IS WHY WE CALL THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO JOIN THIS SUNDAY IN FRONT OF THE TEMPLE OF THE CHURCH OF THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD PROTESTING AGAINST ALL THE ABUSES AND OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE VICTIMS WHO NEED IT LOCALLY TOGETHER WITH CIVIL ORGANIZATIONS.

"In the name of justice we are supporting the victims of La Luz Del Mundo because these cases cannot go unpunished. Many of these people were threatened and intimidated by the leaders of this church, many of them using tactics like they would get deported if they spoke out. We ask all authorities to investigate the local church to talk to victims and start investigations." – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

CESAR ESPINOSA Executive Director, FIEL HOUSTON INC Phone: (713)364-3435 Mobile: (832)512-3733 Email: cespinosa Website: www.fielhouston.org Address: 6610 Harwin #214 Houston, TX 77036 Fiel houston inc: This electronic message transmission contains information from FIEL Houston Inc and may be subject to Organization- Client Privledge, Attorney-Client Privileges, attorney work product, or may be strictly confidential. E-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Title 18, Sections 2510-2521 of the United States Code. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be aware that you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information as it is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please reply and notify us immediately by reply email or call us at 713-364-3435 and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal criminal law. Create your own email signature

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

PROTEST TO END CHILD ABUSE AT THE LUZ DEL MUNDO

[HOUSTON, TX]On Sunday April 2, 2023 at 9:00am at La Luz del Mundo Church (8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093) former members and survivors of the organization La Luz del Mundo will Protest in front of the Temple of the sect La Luz Del Mundo in which they will announce new legal actions and planned activities, to defend the community from abuse children, young people by pastors, ministers and leaders of this cult. Victims and spokespeople will be available for comment.

Many families have been deceived, exploited and abused in the city of Houston and in all places where this sect The Light of the World exists. Former members have experienced human trafficking, immigration fraud, money fraud, labor abuse along with other abuses in name of faith to believe the instructions of its supreme leader Nasson Joaquin Garcia who is now sentenced to jail for sexual abuse of minors in California.

WHO: Former members and survivors of the organization Secta La Luz del Mundo. Elisa Flores, Sochil Martin, Raquel Haifa Chantres, Judith Castillo Together with the organization FIEL Houston Executive Director Cesar Espinosa
WHAT: Protest to denounce rape
DAY: Sunday April 2
TIME: 9:00 AM central time USA
PLACE: In front of La Luz del Mundo Church, Houston Central
ADDRESS: 8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093
We want justice for the victims and would like the church to implement precautionary measures, such as a background check for managers/leaders in any performance of any ministry. We would like for them to not allow the return of sexual predators to any event organized by the organization, much less have contact with children.

"We want our relatives, friends and members in general of the Organization of La Luz del Mundo to realize the abuses to which they are subjected in the name of faith. To all the victims of all types of abuses we tell them that we are here to support them as #EXLLDM members and we support them to find justice, along with the support of the authorities to denounce and bring abusers to justice and pay for their crimes," Raquel Haifa Chantres #EXLLDM

"At the age of 12 I was sexually assaulted by a member of this cult. I remember running into the restroom and turning the shower on and jumping into the shower to try to wash away all of the ugly feelings of me. I cried, I was shaking, I felt scared, I didn’t understand why he did this to me, I felt guilty, I felt like I was not Pure in the eyes of the lord because of what this Monster did to me." Elisa Flores #EXLLDM

"I narrate the cruel story of my life, which the religious organization forced me to marry at the age of 15, causing an impediment during my adolescence year and towards my identity. I was a victim of authoritarian oppression of mental abuse, which led me to commit an attempted suicide at the age of 18. Taking away my religious rights leading me to an abyss of depression, when I sought help from religious authorities I was denied. Without an identity, feeling isolated, I took refuge in studying and fighting for the rights of women, children and the undocumented." Judith Castillo #EXLLDM

We are former members of the Light of the World #EXLLDM. We are survivors of the Organization La Luz Del Mundo and we ask for Justice for all the victims of LLDM where the human rights of children who have been silenced are protected. THAT IS WHY WE CALL THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO JOIN THIS SUNDAY IN FRONT OF THE TEMPLE OF THE CHURCH OF THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD PROTESTING AGAINST ALL THE ABUSES AND OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE VICTIMS WHO NEED IT LOCALLY TOGETHER WITH CIVIL ORGANIZATIONS.

"In the name of justice we are supporting the victims of La Luz Del Mundo because these cases cannot go unpunished. Many of these people were threatened and intimidated by the leaders of this church, many of them using tactics like they would get deported if they spoke out. We ask all authorities to investigate the local church to talk to victims and start investigations." – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

CESAR ESPINOSA Executive Director, FIEL HOUSTON INC Phone: (713)364-3435 Mobile: (832)512-3733 Email: cespinosa Website: www.fielhouston.org Address: 6610 Harwin #214 Houston, TX 77036 Fiel houston inc: This electronic message transmission contains information from FIEL Houston Inc and may be subject to Organization- Client Privledge, Attorney-Client Privileges, attorney work product, or may be strictly confidential. E-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Title 18, Sections 2510-2521 of the United States Code. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be aware that you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information as it is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please reply and notify us immediately by reply email or call us at 713-364-3435 and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal criminal law. Create your own email signature

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

PROTEST TO END CHILD ABUSE AT THE LUZ DEL MUNDO

[HOUSTON, TX]On Sunday April, 2023 at 9:00am at La Luz del Mundo Church (8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093) former members and survivors of the organization La Luz del Mundo will Protest in front of the Temple of the sect La Luz Del Mundo in which they will announce new legal actions and planned activities, to defend the community from abuse children, young people by pastors, ministers and leaders of this cult. Victims and spokespeople will be available for comment.

Many families have been deceived, exploited and abused in the city of Houston and in all places where this sect The Light of the World exists. Former members have experienced human trafficking, immigration fraud, money fraud, labor abuse along with other abuses in name of faith to believe the instructions of its supreme leader Nasson Joaquin Garcia who is now sentenced to jail for sexual abuse of minors in California.

WHO: Former members and survivors of the organization Secta La Luz del Mundo. Elisa Flores, Sochil Martin, Raquel Haifa Chantres, Judith Castillo Together with the organization FIEL Houston Executive Director Cesar Espinosa
WHAT: Protest to denounce rape
DAY: Sunday April 2
TIME: 9:00 AM central time USA
PLACE: In front of La Luz del Mundo Church, Houston Central
ADDRESS: 8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093
We want justice for the victims and would like the church to implement precautionary measures, such as a background check for managers/leaders in any performance of any ministry. We would like for them to not allow the return of sexual predators to any event organized by the organization, much less have contact with children.

"We want our relatives, friends and members in general of the Organization of La Luz del Mundo to realize the abuses to which they are subjected in the name of faith. To all the victims of all types of abuses we tell them that we are here to support them as #EXLLDM members and we support them to find justice, along with the support of the authorities to denounce and bring abusers to justice and pay for their crimes," Raquel Haifa Chantres #EXLLDM

"At the age of 12 I was sexually assaulted by a member of this cult. I remember running into the restroom and turning the shower on and jumping into the shower to try to wash away all of the ugly feelings of me. I cried, I was shaking, I felt scared, I didn’t understand why he did this to me, I felt guilty, I felt like I was not Pure in the eyes of the lord because of what this Monster did to me." Elisa Flores #EXLLDM

"I narrate the cruel story of my life, which the religious organization forced me to marry at the age of 15, causing an impediment during my adolescence year and towards my identity. I was a victim of authoritarian oppression of mental abuse, which led me to commit an attempted suicide at the age of 18. Taking away my religious rights leading me to an abyss of depression, when I sought help from religious authorities I was denied. Without an identity, feeling isolated, I took refuge in studying and fighting for the rights of women, children and the undocumented." Judith Castillo #EXLLDM

We are former members of the Light of the World #EXLLDM. We are survivors of the Organization La Luz Del Mundo and we ask for Justice for all the victims of LLDM where the human rights of children who have been silenced are protected. THAT IS WHY WE CALL THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO JOIN THIS SUNDAY IN FRONT OF THE TEMPLE OF THE CHURCH OF THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD PROTESTING AGAINST ALL THE ABUSES AND OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE VICTIMS WHO NEED IT LOCALLY TOGETHER WITH CIVIL ORGANIZATIONS.

"In the name of justice we are supporting the victims of La Luz Del Mundo because these cases cannot go unpunished. Many of these people were threatened and intimidated by the leaders of this church, many of them using tactics like they would get deported if they spoke out. We ask all authorities to investigate the local church to talk to victims and start investigations." – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

CESAR ESPINOSA Executive Director, FIEL HOUSTON INC Phone: (713)364-3435 Mobile: (832)512-3733 Email: cespinosa Website: www.fielhouston.org Address: 6610 Harwin #214 Houston, TX 77036 Fiel houston inc: This electronic message transmission contains information from FIEL Houston Inc and may be subject to Organization- Client Privledge, Attorney-Client Privileges, attorney work product, or may be strictly confidential. E-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Title 18, Sections 2510-2521 of the United States Code. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be aware that you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information as it is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please reply and notify us immediately by reply email or call us at 713-364-3435 and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal criminal law. Create your own email signature

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

La Luz Del Mundo VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE SPEAK OUT!

[HOUSTON, TX]On Friday March 31, 2023 at 10:00am at La Luz del Mundo Church (8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093) former members and survivors of the organization La Luz del Mundo will gather in front of the Temple of the sect La Luz Del Mundo in which they will announce new legal actions and planned activities, to defend the community from abuse children, young people by pastors, ministers and leaders of this cult. Victims and spokespeople will be available for comment.

Many families have been deceived, exploited and abused in the city of Houston and in all places where this sect The Light of the World exists. Former members have experienced human trafficking, immigration fraud, money fraud, labor abuse along with other abuses in name of faith to believe the instructions of its supreme leader Nasson Joaquin Garcia who is now sentenced to jail for sexual abuse of minors in California.

WHO: Former members and survivors of the organization Secta La Luz del Mundo. Elisa Flores, Sochil Martin, Raquel Haifa Chantres, Judith Castillo Together with the organization FIEL Houston Executive Director Cesar Espinosa
WHAT: Press conference to announce new local actions
DAY: Friday March 31
TIME: 10:00 AM central time USA
PLACE: In front of La Luz del Mundo Church, Houston Central
ADDRESS: 8312 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX, 77093
We want justice for the victims and would like the church to implement precautionary measures, such as a background check for managers/leaders in any performance of any ministry. We would like for them to not allow the return of sexual predators to any event organized by the organization, much less have contact with children.

"We want our relatives, friends and members in general of the Organization of La Luz del Mundo to realize the abuses to which they are subjected in the name of faith. To all the victims of all types of abuses we tell them that we are here to support them as #EXLLDM members and we support them to find justice, along with the support of the authorities to denounce and bring abusers to justice and pay for their crimes," Raquel Haifa Chantres #EXLLDM

"At the age of 12 I was sexually assaulted by a member of this cult. I remember running into the restroom and turning the shower on and jumping into the shower to try to wash away all of the ugly feelings of me. I cried, I was shaking, I felt scared, I didn’t understand why he did this to me, I felt guilty, I felt like I was not Pure in the eyes of the lord because of what this Monster did to me." Elisa Flores #EXLLDM

"I narrate the cruel story of my life, which the religious organization forced me to marry at the age of 15, causing an impediment during my adolescence year and towards my identity. I was a victim of authoritarian oppression of mental abuse, which led me to commit an attempted suicide at the age of 18. Taking away my religious rights leading me to an abyss of depression, when I sought help from religious authorities I was denied. Without an identity, feeling isolated, I took refuge in studying and fighting for the rights of women, children and the undocumented." Judith Castillo #EXLLDM

We are former members of the Light of the World #EXLLDM. We are survivors of the Organization La Luz Del Mundo and we ask for Justice for all the victims of LLDM where the human rights of children who have been silenced are protected. THAT IS WHY WE CALL THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO JOIN THIS SUNDAY IN FRONT OF THE TEMPLE OF THE CHURCH OF THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD PROTESTING AGAINST ALL THE ABUSES AND OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE VICTIMS WHO NEED IT LOCALLY TOGETHER WITH CIVIL ORGANIZATIONS.

"In the name of justice we are supporting the victims of La Luz Del Mundo because these cases cannot go unpunished. Many of these people were threatened and intimidated by the leaders of this church, many of them using tactics like they would get deported if they spoke out. We ask all authorities to investigate the local church to talk to victims and start investigations." – Cesar Espinosa Executive Director FIEL

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FIEL: Immigrant Families and Students in the Struggle 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.

www.fielhouston.org

Twitter: @FIELHouston

Instagram: @FIELHouston

Facebook: facebook.com/fielhou

CESAR ESPINOSA Executive Director, FIEL HOUSTON INC Phone: (713)364-3435 Mobile: (832)512-3733 Email: cespinosa Website: www.fielhouston.org Address: 6610 Harwin #214 Houston, TX 77036 Fiel houston inc: This electronic message transmission contains information from FIEL Houston Inc and may be subject to Organization- Client Privledge, Attorney-Client Privileges, attorney work product, or may be strictly confidential. E-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Title 18, Sections 2510-2521 of the United States Code. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be aware that you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information as it is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please reply and notify us immediately by reply email or call us at 713-364-3435 and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal criminal law. Create your own email signature