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…
Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) has created free, virtual workshops on “Parenting during COVID-19” (in English and Spanish) that will be provided via Zoom next week at multiple times. You can follow this link https://conta.cc/2R7xmhWfor more information and registration. ACGC is…
Comunidad Inmigrante: Ayuda Mutua Durante Covid-19 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/573163303301768/ *must ask to join group ATX Mutual Aid for Covid19 – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2600062263571948/ Austin Mutual Aid – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043810232661482/ ATX Free Food Sharing – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/307913700125933/ Request help by signing up online,…
ICE Fuera de Austin – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iceoutofaustin/ Line of Defense: 512-270-1515 (“Si un ser querido es detenido por la policía, ICE o si tiene preguntas sobre cómo Covid-19 ha afectado las cortes de inmigración, llame a La Línea de Defensa.”)…
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