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Nathan Smith
Oct 31, 2022
National Celebration of Pro Bono Month
October is the National Celebration of Pro Bono month and so we want to take this moment to celebrate and honor our 2022 Pro Bono...
Nathan Smith
Aug 24, 2022
A Wish List for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as He Visits Texas
As Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visits San Antonio today, American Gateways wanted to share these policy...
Nathan Smith
Aug 12, 2022
Congratulations to Maddy Dwertman, 2022 recipient of ABA Pro Bono Publico Award
Maddy Dwertman, senior associate at Baker Botts LLP and AG board member, was recognized by the American Bar Association for their...
Nathan Smith
Jul 1, 2022
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: A PAINFUL REMINDER THAT WE NEED IMMIGRATION REFORM
Unspeakable tragedy came to San Antonio this week with the deaths of over 50 migrants in a semi-trailer truck. This horrific incident...
Nathan Smith
Mar 25, 2021
New Funding from City of Austin Will Allow American Gateways to Better Serve Community Members
American Gateways applauds the City of Austin’s commitment to its immigrant community members and families. On March 25, 2021, the Austin...
Nathan Smith
Dec 14, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: DACA REINSTATEMENT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties applauds Judge...
Nathan Smith
Nov 10, 2020
Stop TX Eviction
Do you live in Texas and can’t afford your rent? Stop TX Eviction is here to help. Click here to learn more. Vive en Texas y no puede...
Nathan Smith
Jul 6, 2020
List of documents for initial DACA application
At this time, we are awaiting further guidance from USCIS before accepting initial DACA applications. See this list of documents you can...
Nathan Smith
Jun 18, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: WE APPLAUD THE SUPREME COURT FOR UPHOLDING DACA
Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties, says the U.S....
Nathan Smith
Jun 3, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT
AUSTIN – As an organization dedicated to championing for the dignity and human rights of immigrants, we stand in solidarity with the...
Nathan Smith
Apr 22, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Suspending immigration to the US is based in fear and bigotry
Statement on President Trump’s announcement on Monday to suspend immigration to the US from Rebecca Lightsey, executive director,...
Nathan Smith
Mar 24, 2020
Immigration Court Helpdesk
Immigration Court Helpdesk at the San Antonio Immigration Court is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. For further assistance, please...
Nathan Smith
Mar 18, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS RESPONDS TO COVID-19 & URGES ICE TO RELEASE CERTAIN DETAINEES
AUSTIN–American Gateways, which provides legal help to low-income immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties, has curtailed...
Nathan Smith
Jan 27, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Supreme Court Shamefully Lets U.S. Government Impose Rules Targeting Poor Immigra
Statement on Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling from Rebecca Lightsey, executive director, American Gateways, which provides legal aid to...
Nathan Smith
Mar 19, 2018
Thanks To Amplify Austin Donors!
We want to send a sincere thanks to the supporters who helped us raise over $10,000 during Amplify Austin’s recent 24-hour fundraising...
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