Este articulo intenta de desmitificar todos los cambios recientes de asilo de manera sucinta. Es difícil mantenerse al día con todas las noticias, y digo eso como una personal quien se pasa todo el día todos los días poniendo atención a los cambios de póliza de Trump. Mis amigos me mandan mensajes y preguntas regularmente…
This article attempts to demystify all the recent asylum changes succinctly. It is hard to keep up right now, and I say that as a person who spends all day every day keeping up with Trump policy changes. I regularly have friends message and email me with questions about what is actually happening so they…
Imagine a criminal court system where defendants have no right to counsel and just one-third of defendants are represented. In this imaginary court system, both the judges and the prosecutors are employees who report to the Attorney General and the President. The judges lack judicial independence and have no authority to grant continuances, place cases…
Queridos amigos y colegas, Estos días es difícil mantenerse al día con todos los cambios en póliza que están afectando a los inmigrantes. Es probable que cada cambio se pone confuso entonces cada anuncio parece menos significante. Por esta razón, no he mandado noticiero para cada cambio y he preferido compartirlos en nuestra pagina de…
Dear friends and colleagues, It’s difficult to keep up these days with all the changes in policies affecting immigrants. At some point, it probably gets overwhelming and confusing so that each announcement feels less significant. For this reason, I have not issued a newsletter at each policy changed, preferring to share them on our firm…
Artist: Kristen Gunn Dear friends, If you have images looping in your mind of children, cold and sitting on concrete floors, sick and begging for their parents, you are not alone. Like most of you, I am horrified and outraged by the reports of migrant children being held in crowded and unsanitary jails. The newsletter…
This is intended for my colleagues who have requested pro bono opportunities related to immigration law in Texas. For folks in Austin, please join me on one of my ongoing monthly trips to the Karnes Detention Center. I still need four volunteers for June. I have also included a list of other nonprofits in Texas…
Es verano en Texas! Eso significa piscinas, grillos, sandia y duraznos, y viajes! Aqui hay algunas cosas de tomar en cuenta cuando organizes tus viajes: Si esta planeando a visitar los Estados Unidos como tourista, acuerdense que los funcionarios de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza en el aeropuerto o fronteras terrestres tienen la ultima palabra sobre…
It’s summertime in Texas! That means swimming pools, cicadas, watermelon & peaches, and travel! Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your trips: 1. If you are planning to visit the United States as a tourist, keep in mind that Customs and Border Protection Officers at the airport…
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The 21st Annual Austin Under 40 Awards ceremony will take place downtown on Saturday, May 18.Nominees (including the four of us) will gather with other community leaders at a black-tie dinner hosted by Young Women’s Alliance and the Young Men’s Business League to celebrate Austin’s emerging professionals and their mentors. We are deeply honored by…
Two weeks ago, I was honored to be invited to a roundtable immigration policy discussion at the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas. The discussion centered around immigrant contributions to the United States and the need for common sense immigration reform that responds to the needs of the American economy and industry. My role was…
