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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Supreme Court Split, DAPA and expanded DACA Still A Dream AUSTIN June 23, 2016 – This morning, , 2016 the United States Supreme Court reached a total 4-4 split on the Obama Administration’s proposals for Deferred Action…
6 Things to Know about Immigration Executive Action 1.In November 2014, President Obama announced an expansion of immigration deferred action. This includes an expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and a new program called Deferred Action for Parents…
American Gateways is proud to be an LOP provider in the state of Texas. The Legal Orientation Program (LOP) contains multiple levels of representation and assistance and ensures that detained immigrants are afforded due process and an understanding of immigration…
KUT Story on U Visas Report on Citizenship KXAN STASH HOUSES Charlotte Talks Immigration and Detention Update NPR Immigrant Advocates Challenge the Way Mothers Are Detained Progressive Magazine Austin Lawyer Magazine
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