This week on Fronteras:
- The Trump Administration’s curbs on immigration prompt Mexico to implement programs to help its unauthorized residents living in America.
- In Houston, the largest exhibit of modern Mexican art to be seen in the U.S. in 70 decades is on display.
- An update on the Arbol de la Vida art project that tells community stories about Mission San Francisco de la Espada.
Sanctuary Cities Law Now In Hands Of Federal District Judge
The decision on whether to put the state’s sanctuary cities law on hold now rests with a San Antonio federal district judge. More than 250 protestors voiced opposition to SB4 outside the federal courthouse. Texas Public Radio’s Ryan Poppe reports that following arguments both for and against the law from local officials, attorneys with the State of Texas and the US attorney’s office each feel they have a strong case.
Mexico Invests In Its Undocumented Citizens Living In The U.S.
The Mexican government has also joined the legal opposition to SB4 and it has become an ally to its citizens living in the U.S. without documentation. The Mexican Consulate will conduct emergency preparedness clinics, know-your-rights sessions, and other events to help eligible Mexican nationals apply for U.S. citizenship and fight deportation. The Texas Standard’s David Brown discussed these plans with Carlos González Gutiérrez, the Consul General of Mexico in Austin.
Pending Legislation Could Help Deported Veterans
Turning now to San Diego where advocacy groups are reviewing pending legislation and other initiatives to help veterans who’ve been deported and those who are facing deportation from the U.S. Jean Guerrero of KPBS reports.
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ew Mexico Lawsuit Targets Need For Early Education Programs
New Mexico educators want to close the achievement gap in public schools. Testimony in a landmark education trial claims early childhood education programs are crucial to making sure students of color, children from families with low incomes and English language-learners succeed. But, as KUNM’s Marisa Demarco reports, those programs aren’t widely available.
Houston Museum Hosts Huge Exhibit Of Modern Mexican Art
A Houston museum is hosting the most comprehensive collection of modern Mexican art to be seen in the U.S. in over 70 years. Houston Public Media’s Laura Lucas has details.
Arbol
de la Vida Voces de Tierra
And in San Antonio, a massive public art project is slowly taking form -- piece by piece. It’s being created by members of the community with a special connection to San Antonio and the Mission San Francisco de la Espada, built in 1731. TPR is following the creation of the piece, called Arbol de la Vida.
