One Afghan Family’s Journey to Safety in Texas

From Kabul to Austin

"...Local legal nonprofits like American Gate­ways guide resettled folks through the immigration process. Bobby..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...would seek to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants. The new rule states that migrants (including children..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Commits to Immigrant Legal Services

Five-year plan for $375,000 approved last week

"...of the federal poverty line. The funds, earmarked for American Gateways, are a longer-term boost from Council's one-time $200,000..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...Daniela Rojas, a 22-year-old Latin American Studies major at UT, considers DACA an important source..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...years while the number of immigrants has grown, the American Immi­gra­tion Council noted. Research from the right-leaning Cato Institute,..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Res Publica

Your good citizen guide for Nov. 13-20

"...making the transition out of shelters. 9am-3pm. A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 E. Third, 414-0326. www.austinecho.org...."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature

Austin City Council Keeps Chugging Along on Progressive Investments

City to invest in supporting immigrants, abortion-seekers, and more

"...Another roughly $100,000 investment is headed for American Gateways, a nonprofit providing legal services to people representing..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Ukrainians With Austin Family Defy Death to Get Here

Seeking refuge in Austin

"...to immigrants, said she's worked with a few Ukrainian Americans hoping to get family members to the United States...."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Immigrant Women Stuck in Detention

T. Don Hutto detainees can't get their day in court

"...Edna Yang, assistant executive director and attorney with American Gateways, said her group represents a handful of women..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What Now for DREAMers?

The clock is ticking for the 120,000 DACA recipients in Texas

"...5. (Those cost $495, and both Jolt and Amer­ican Gateways are currently fundraising to help DREAMers pay for them.)..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gay Place

Queerbomb is short on funds and needs your help

"...series. This week: Two Spirits, a doc on Native American culture's gender identity beliefs. Thu., May 11, 7:30pm. The..."

May 12, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...with the Chicano Movement, and nowadays we honor Mexican American culture annually at a fest presented by Fiesta Austin...."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How to Help Families Separated at the Border

Ways to volunteer, ways to donate, ways to take action

"...officials to denounce the Trump administration's family separation policy. American Gateways..."

June 20, 2018 Emergency Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Targets DACA

Are Texas and Trump colluding to end DACA?

"...has produced economic benefits. According to the Center for American Progress, the state would lose 108,000 workers and $6.3..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 12-18

"...AMERICAN GATEWAYS GALA Support immigrant rights and celebrate the winners..."

May 13, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, May 5-12

"...culture in the U.S. Thu.-Fri., May 5-6, 6:30-9pm. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River. Free. www.maccaustin.org. Friday06..."

May 6, 2011 News Column

How to Help Detained Migrant Families

Make an impact by contributing to these advocacy groups

"...ACLU also asks for donations and offers volunteer opportunities. American Gateways..."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Katelyn Landry

The Flavors of Mexico

Gastronomic Gateways to Cuisine South of the Border

"...Penny Van Horn Mexico has long been a popular American tourist destination, offering sunny beaches, fascinating pre-Columbian culture, quaint..."

May 29, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Everything You Need to Know if ICE Knocks on Your Door

Know your rights

"...American Gateways, 512/478-0546, www.americangateways.org..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Kudos

July 18, 2018 Postmarks

More Trouble at T. Don Hutto

Detainee alleges sexual abuse by guard

"...gender-motivated violence," said Robert Painter, an immigration attorney at American Gateways. Indeed, Monterrosa said when we spoke that she..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Playback: Mosaic Sound Collective Comes Into Focus

Mosaic Sound Collective's music hub and ancient atmospheric Adam Torres point to the future

"...to the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas and American Gateways in support of Day Without Immigrants – a..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

Here's Part 2 of our list, now check it twice and give to do good!

"...AMERICAN GATEWAYS..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...exhibition focuses on the feminine face of activism. Both American and Ukrainian women feature in her portrait series, all..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Letters at 3AM

Being president of America is not good for one's health.

"...a lot. As though we finally have the president Americans have been wishing for since November 22, 1963, the..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Scanlines

"...in Winner's picture) built on one of the seven gateways leading to hell. Admittedly, Fulci shows no shame in..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Arts Feature

Here Comes MetroRapid

Cap Metro rolls out its big bendy buses, the next mode in multimodal

"...A common sight in many American cities, including Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chi­ca­go, and Houston, they look..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SOPA: A Bad Idea Falls Off – For Now

After an Internet blackout, lawmakers see the light

"...local action originated from Fight for the Future's Stop American Censorship website, grassroots organizing to coordinate meetings with legislators..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Is This UTopia?

A Long-Overdue University Master Plan is Unveiled

"...who to this day remains a big name in American architectural history. Compared to the early skyscrapers and public..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature