During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it is important not only to celebrate milestones in American history, but also to examine them honestly and critically—recognizing both the progress they represented and the limitations they preserved. One such milestone was the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, commonly known as the McCarran-Walter Act.
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This month, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is highlighting immigration law resources available through the library. Whether you are researching immigration procedures, looking for authoritative legal commentary, or seeking self-help legal information, the library offers materials designed to help patrons better understand this area of law.
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For information about the rights that are guaranteed to all people living in the U.S. regardless of immigration status, as well as a variety of Know Your Rights guides for people who are confronted by police or Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their homes, at work, while driving, or out in public spaces, please consult the list of resources within.
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On Friday, January 29, the University of Houston Law Center is offering a Clinical Legal Education Program entitled Immigration in the Time of COVID 19: Asylum and Beyond. Additional resources on the topics of immigration and asylum in the U.S. are included.
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