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Dan Torres

Dan Torres Program Director, Immigrant Rights

As program director, Dan Torres will lead the Fund’s immigration work with a focus on achieving safety, solidarity and dignity for young U.S. immigrants.

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Justice Action Center Communications Coordinator Joan Agoh speaks at a #SafeNotStranded rally at San Diego’s Balboa Park

Victory in Remain in Mexico Case Offers Hope for Immigrants—and Some Lessons for Philanthropy

| by Dan Torres in Immigrant Rights

This win came after months of coalition work and an “inside-outside” strategy

The ruling also is a reminder to immigrant advocates and their supporters that we cannot shy away from courtroom battles, no matter how challenging they may seem.

By Karen Tumlin, Justice Action Center and Dan Torres, Haas, Jr. Fund Amid a bleak U.S. Supreme Court term, there was one glimmer of good news: in a 6-3 opinion in Biden v. Texas, the Court opened the door for…

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Odilia and her family Voices from the Field

The Power of Language in Building Community

By Dan Torres in Immigrant Rights

Odilia Romero and CIELO Are Working for Language Justice and Dignity for Indigenous Migrants

The Haas, Jr. Fund’s Dan Torres talks with Romero about her immigrant journey and CIELO’s work to protect and advance Indigenous People’s rights.

Photo: Odilia (second from left) and her family. California’s racial, linguistic, and ethnic diversity have long added to its dynamism and wealth. It is home to over 200 languages and approximately 43% of the peo…

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