Upcoming Asylum Clinic
There will be an asylum clinic at the American Gateways Austin office on Saturday, May 20th. The clinic will be held from 9am to noon. Also, we are seeking volunteers to help out!
Upcoming Know Your Rights Clinics/Proximamente Talleres Gratuitos “Conozca Sus Derechos”
American Gateways is spreading the word on two upcoming free clinics in Central Texas. The first is on Sunday, May 7th and will be held at St. Mary’s of the Visitation in Lockhart, TX. The other is on Sunday, June…
THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S REVISED IMMIGRATION ORDER IS STILL DISCRIMINATORY AND FAILS TO MAKE AMERICANS SAFER
March 6th, 2017 AUSTIN – Today President Trump released his revision of his initial Executive Order banning migrants from predominantly Muslim countries. The new Executive Order continues to impose “extreme vetting” on immigrants and visitors from six Muslim-majority countries. It also continues…
AMERICAN GATEWAYS ANNOUNCES HIRING OF NEW DIRECTOR
March 6, 2017 AUSTIN – American Gateways is pleased to announce that, effective today, Rebecca Lightsey will take the helm of the organization as permanent Executive Director. Rebecca brings decades of experience in Austin nonprofit leadership to the organization, having previously served…
Up in the Air: Refugees, Asylum Seekers and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The sudden implementation, if not spirit, of Executive Order 13769 caught many travelers and immigrant advocates by surprise. The order–signed on the afternoon of Friday, January 27th–modified the manner in which the United States accepts certain immigrants and all refugees. It instantaneously changed…
AMERICAN GATEWAYS RESPONDS TO THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DRACONIAN STANCE ON IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
January 25, 2017 AUSTIN – American Gateways is deeply concerned by President Trump’s recently announced plans to follow through on campaign promises to impose “extreme vetting” on immigrant and visitors from several Muslim-majority countries, impose a temporary ban on all…
Texas Here to Stay Coalition Hosting Know-Your-Rights Events
Texas Here to Stay hosting Know Your Rights events Austin, TX (11/18/2016) – Texas Here to Stay is hosting multiple Know Your Rights events throughout the end of the year. Know Your Rights is a free clinic with presentations and…
AMERICAN GATEWAYS’ STATEMENT IN REACTION TO THE OUTCOME OF THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Austin (November 9, 2016) – As a non-governmental organization with what ought to be an apolitical mission, American Gateways has tried to maintain its focus on issues concerning immigration and immigrant rights over the course of this election cycle. Having…
South Texas Detention Center Announces New Accommodations for Pro Bono Cases
South Texas Detention Center Announces New Accommodations for Pro Bono Cases By Brett Goodman, Staff Attorney October 13, 2016 San Antonio, TX – Thanks to the tireless efforts of members of the South Texas legal community like our very own…
American Gateways Launches New Legal Program!
American Gateways is thrilled to announce the launch of a new legal services program! Beginning August 8th, our San Antonio team will launch the Immigration Court Help-desk (ICH). The ICH is a program aimed to serve those facing deportation without…
