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 are devastated to hear this news, and our hearts are with the...
View ArticleAMERICAN GATEWAYS: THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MUST NOW END THE HARMFUL REMAIN...
Statement on Biden v. Texas from Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways, which provides legal aid to low-income immigrants from offices in San Antonio, Waco and Austin: In a 5-4 decision...
View ArticleAMERICAN 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 shook all of us to our core, especially those of us who work each...
View ArticleCongratulations 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 outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services for low-income and...
View ArticleA Wish List for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas...
As Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visits San Antonio today, American Gateways wanted to share these policy priorities for the Biden Administration’s consideration:...
View ArticleAmerican 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 Arrivals (DACA) policy for certain eligible noncitizens who arrived...
View ArticleAMERICAN GATEWAYS: STOP PLAYING POLITICAL GAMES WITH MIGRANTS’ LIVES
Statement by American Gateways co-Executive Director Edna Yang Infuriating stories about certain governors tricking asylum-seekers and sending them across the country as political props have shaken us...
View ArticleAMERICAN GATEWAYS: Temporary Protected Status in Jeopardy
Legal Stalemate Threatens Thousands of Texas Immigrants Potential collapse of Temporary Protective Status program would be catastrophic for Texans In 2018, the Trump Administration moved to revoke the...
View ArticleNational 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 Awardees! Madeleine Boyer, Chris Weimer, Adela Meraz and Daniel Berner...
View ArticleTexas 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 motivated toolkit that does nothing to help people fleeing persecution...
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