American Gateways is hosting our virtual fundraiser, Together for Immigrant Justice, on October 1st at 5:30PM CST. We’ll be sharing an update about our work, client stories of bravery and resilience, and inviting our community to join us. We have…
The Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 immigrants is unjust, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc globally. TPS was granted for individuals from El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti,…
Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties urges Congress to act to provide legislative protection and a path to permanent protection and stability for DREAMers. The administration’s refusal to accept the…
American Gateways’ comments to the Administration’s proposed new rules which would make it much harder for individuals fleeing violence or serious harm to claim asylum. A sincere thanks to our partners at Baker Botts for helping to draft these comments.
At this time, we are awaiting further guidance from USCIS before accepting initial DACA applications. See this list of documents you can begin to gather in preparation for filing.
Austin-based American Gateways, which provides legal assistance to immigrants in more than 20 Central Texas counties, says the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against the Trump administration’s decision to end the DACA program is a victory for our nation. The Court…
AUSTIN – As an organization dedicated to championing for the dignity and human rights of immigrants, we stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, which demands justice for George Floyd, a Black man who lost his life to…
Since April 24, Frio County confirmed seven cases of COVID-19 at the South Texas Detention Complex in Pearsall, Texas. This news is deeply concerning, but it is also unsurprising to me and other attorneys representing clients in ICE custody. For…
American Gateways renews its call to release vulnerable immigrants during the COVID 19 pandemic. AUSTIN—“We are seeing the health of our communities put at risk as ICE continues to detain vulnerable immigrants,” says Rebecca Lightsey, American Gateways’ Executive Director. “We…
Statement on President Trump’s announcement on Monday to suspend immigration to the US from Rebecca Lightsey, executive director, American Gateways, which provides legal aid to low-income immigrants from offices in San Antonio, Waco and Austin: President Trump’s announcement on Monday…
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