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American Gateways
Jan 26, 2023
Texas Leaders Keep Suing Instead of Offering Immigration Solutions
Once again Texas leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging federal immigration policy, going back to a xenophobic and politically...
Nathan Smith
Oct 31, 2022
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Temporary Protected Status in Jeopardy
Legal Stalemate Threatens Thousands of Texas Immigrants Potential collapse of Temporary Protective Status program would be catastrophic...
Nathan Smith
Aug 25, 2022
American Gateways responds to DACA final rule
On Wednesday the Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule that will preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood...
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
Jun 30, 2022
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MUST NOW END THE HARMFUL REMAIN IN MEXICO POLICY
Statement on Biden v. Texas from Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways, which provides legal aid to low-income immigrants...
Nathan Smith
Jun 28, 2022
Tragedy in San Antonio as Migrants Found Dead
Yesterday at least 50 people were found dead in a semi-trailer truck in San Antonio, according to media reports and public officials. “We...
Nathan Smith
Jul 19, 2021
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: JUDGE HANEN’S DACA DECISION IS INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTING AND THE BEST EXAMPLE OF
Statement on Texas, et.al v. United States, et. al from Edna Yang, co-executive director, American Gateways, which provides legal aid to...
Nathan Smith
Feb 11, 2021
AMERICAN GATEWAYS hosts first Equal Justice Works Fellow in Waco Office to offer legal services to l
American Gateways which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties is excited to announce that its...
Nathan Smith
Jan 4, 2021
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Comments regarding NPRM for Good Cause for a Continuance in Immigration Proceedi
American Gateways opposes the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Good Cause for a Continuance in Immigration Proceedings, published...
Nathan Smith
Oct 26, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by EOIR regarding Procedures for Asylum
American Gateways opposes all aspects of the Proposed Rule that would erode the due process rights of asylum seekers or otherwise...
Nathan Smith
Oct 23, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by EOIR: Appellate Procedures and Decis
American Gateways opposes all aspects of the Proposed Rule that would interfere with judicial independence, undermine the integrity of...
Nathan Smith
Oct 23, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Comments on Proposed Changes for Form I-589
The proposed collection of additional information on Form I-589 is unnecessary for the proper performance of agency functions, will...
Nathan Smith
Sep 15, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: THE COURT’S DECISION TO ALLOW THE ADMINISTRATION TO END TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATU
The Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 immigrants...
Nathan Smith
Jul 29, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: CONGRESS SHOULD ACT TO SUPPORT DREAMERS IN RESPONSE TO DHS MEMO
Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties urges Congress to...
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
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
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
Jun 21, 2018
AMERICAN GATEWAYS REJECTS FAMILY DETENTION AS A SOLUTION TO “ZERO TOLERANCE” POLICY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2018 Austin, TX – We are extremely disappointed to learn that the Trump Administration’s response to...
Nathan Smith
Apr 26, 2018
DC Federal Judge Rules DACA Must Stay, Pending 90-Day Appeal Window
Exciting news out of the Federal District Court in DC this week! Judge John D. Bates ruled that DACA protections must stay in place and...
Nathan Smith
Apr 16, 2018
AMERICAN GATEWAYS RESPONDS TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ABRUPT ANNOUNCEMENT TO CANCEL PROGRAM PROVIDING
Austin/San Antonio – American Gateways is deeply saddened and frustrated to learn that the Department of Justice has announced the...
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