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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
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
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
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
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: At Very Least, Government Should Release Detainees Most Likely to Catch Virus
American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties, continues to urge authorities to...
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 15, 2020
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Federal Judge Potentially Clears Way for Texas to Continue Admitting Pre-Cleared
Rebecca Lightsey, executive director of Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20...
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...
Nathan Smith
Jan 8, 2018
AMERICAN GATEWAYS RESPONDS TO CANCELLATION OF TPS FOR EL SALVADOR
January 8th, 2018 AUSTIN, TX – American Gateways is saddened to learn of the Trump Administration’s announcement this morning that they...
Nathan Smith
Sep 5, 2017
AMERICAN GATEWAYS RESPONDS TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO TERMINATE DACA PROGRAM
September 5, 2017 AUSTIN, TX – American Gateways is dismayed to learn that, after months of equivocation and false promises, the Trump...
Nathan Smith
Mar 9, 2017
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...
Nathan Smith
Jan 25, 2017
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...
Nathan Smith
Nov 21, 2016
How to Store Sex Doll
How to Store Sex Doll Vanessa Marin says:” anytime you present something fresh as well as unique right into the bedroom, you set on your...
Nathan Smith
Nov 9, 2016
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...
Nathan Smith
Jul 27, 2016
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...
Nathan Smith
Jun 23, 2016
Supreme Court Split, DAPA and expanded DACA Still A Dream
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Supreme Court Split, DAPA and expanded DACA Still A Dream AUSTIN June 23, 2016 – This morning, , 2016 the United...
Nathan Smith
Apr 27, 2016
American Gateways’ Team Featured in 2016 Annual VERA LOP Conference
American Gateways is proud to be an LOP provider in the state of Texas. The Legal Orientation Program (LOP) contains multiple levels of...
Nathan Smith
Apr 27, 2016
Local and National Media Attention
KUT Story on U Visas Report on Citizenship KXAN STASH HOUSES Charlotte Talks Immigration and Detention Update NPR Immigrant Advocates...
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