As immigration enforcement intensifies, Houston’s immigrant community is feeling fear and uncertainty. In response, local leaders hosted a rights information session to empower residents. Organized by Ivan Sanchez, the event provided legal resources and support for worried families.
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With the escalation of immigration enforcement throughout the U.S., the immigrant community in Houston is experiencing heightened fear and uncertainty. Local leaders convened in Gulfton on Saturday for a session titled "Protect Our Neighbors: Immigration Rights & Advocacy Action Session," where they offered essential information to immigrant families.
Organizer Ivan Sanchez highlighted the pressing necessity for action, asserting:“Houston has a Latino population of 45%, with a significant number being immigrants.”
Many are unaware of their rights. Leaders must rise to the occasion—not merely speak, but also implement change.
Father Alejandro Montes, a priest who has dedicated 35 years to serving Gulfton, noted that his parishioners are seeking assistance in unprecedented numbers. Montes shares, “Many individuals are filled with fear—excessive fear.”
Houston influencer Anthony Sanchez contributed his perspective, “It’s painful to see our community perceived negatively. I’m here to empower and uplift."Volunteers handed out red informational cards at local businesses, detailing immigrants' rights and the resources available to them.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has cautioned that state taxpayers might keep financing border security if Congress does not take action, as lawmakers have suggested $6.5 billion in funding for the upcoming two years.
For numerous immigrants in Houston, the struggle transcends politics—it’s deeply personal.
