Darrell Green

San Marcos residents are being urged to stand up for their rights. Bobcat Update's Darrell Green has more on the story.

A non-profit group named Mano Amiga is seeking criminal justice reform. The group serves as an advocate for non-citizens, illegal immigrants and those who have little chance of being heard. They also want to help citizens who face deportation. Members of the group spoke this week in San Marcos at a presentation aimed at reforming the justice system. Mano Amiga raises money and helps call attention to the plight many people face.
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Texas State Alumna (    ) recently found her self on the other side of the law and spent about 45 days in the Hays County Jail -- all because she didn't have what she needed to get herself out of a legal situation she was in. 
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Mano Amiga also holds training sessions to inform citizens about their rights and train them on how to interact with police. The group wants to produce better outcomes for residents of the community. 
SU:  Mano Amiga will host a public defender group event on April 17that Splash Co-workers so be there…. And know your rights. For Bobcat Update, I'm Darrell Green.