JFAI in the News
Explore recent media coverage of JFAI’s legal services, partnerships, and advocacy. We share both supportive and critical mentions to reflect the full conversation around immigration justice in Texas.
In the Headlines
The stories and announcements highlight our impact, partnerships, and community contributions.
Houston Endowment Expands Collaboration Fund with $15M Investment in Local Nonprofit Leadership & Resiliency
Houston Endowment – July 28, 2025
A significant expansion of the Collaboration Fund now offers $100,000 grants to 150 eligible grantee partners, totaling a $15 million investment, to strengthen nonprofit leadership and resilience across Houston. This initiative underscores a commitment to flexible, impactful funding that bolsters long-term organizational capacity. Read More >>
On the Front Lines for Justice
Immigration Law & Justice Network – April 24, 2025
As Legal Director for JFAI in Houston, Jose Luis Martinez leads the legal team and oversees day‑to‑day operations, spotlighting the work happening “on the front lines” of immigration justice. Read More >>
$120,000 Grant Awarded to Corpus Christi's Justice for all Immigrants Organization
KIII-TV (Corpus Christi) – August 2, 2022
JFAI received a $120,000 grant to open a new field office in Corpus Christi, expanding legal assistance, community clinics, and outreach for immigrants in the Coastal Bend. Read More >>
Subvención ayuda con servicios migratorios
Telemundo Corpus Christi – August 2, 2022
JFAI recibió una subvención de $126,000 para abrir una oficina en Corpus Christi y ofrecer servicios legales de inmigración gratuitos a familias de bajos recursos en el sur de Texas. Read More >>
MHM Announces $120,000 Grant to Justice for All Immigrants in Corpus Christi
Methodist Healthcare Ministries – August 2, 2022
JFAI received a $120,000 grant to open a Corpus Christi office, offering immigration legal services, community clinics, and training throughout 2022–2023. Read More >>
Houston-area legal service providers, community members hold news conference to announce launch of Immigrant Legal Services Fund
KPRC Click2Houston – April 18, 2022
Attorneys, advocates, and community leaders gathered for a press conference announcing the launch of the Harris County Immigrant Legal Services Fund to provide legal representation for detained immigrants and those facing deportation.
The New Americans Campaign
Immigration Law & Justice Network – August 31, 2021
A spotlight on JFAI's role within the New Americans Campaign, a national collaborative dedicated to streamlining the naturalization process by promoting fair policies and expanding access to trusted legal support across the U.S. Read More >>
The Caravan Vernacular: Tempered or terror?
Medium – December 12, 2018
Explores how media and political language shape public perception of migrant caravans, often framing them as threats rather than humanitarian situations, and contrasts this with the accurate, humanizing language used by nonprofit organizations. Read More >>
Legal advocates win freedom from detention for asylum-seeking father— twice
Innovation Law Lab – November 27, 2018
Through dedicated legal advocacy, JFAI and partners secured the release of an asylum‑seeking father from ICE detention—not once, but twice—ultimately reuniting him with his family in Texas. Read More >>
With DACA in Question, Recipients Eager to Renew
Houston Chronicle – September 23, 2017
Highlighting the urgency and fear faced by DACA recipients as the program’s future was placed in jeopardy, prompting many young immigrants to rush to renew their work permits and seek legal assistance to protect their ability to work, support their families, and remain in the United States. Read More >>
Welcome to the JFON Family!
Immigration Law & Justice Network – August 06, 2015
Announcing Justice for All Immigrants’ welcome into the Immigration Law & Justice Network family, a national collaboration of legal clinics committed to expanding access to high-quality immigration services. Read More >>