Elissa C Steglich in the Media

Texas Standard August 19, 2022

‘Being and becoming a fighter:’ A decade since DACA means no end in sight for Dreamers

Professor Elissa Steglich speaks on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and its accomplishments, while referencing the ongoing legal challenges to the program.

Texas Standard August 9, 2022

ACLU seeks investigation of Abbott’s policy taking migrants to the border

Professor Elissa Steglich is interviewed on the consequences of Governor Abbott's decision to move undocumented immigrants, and subsequent ACLU actions in response to these practices.

Texas Standard May 2, 2022

Lawsuits challenge planned changes to federal immigration policies and Texas’ apprehension of migrants

Professor Elissa Steglich was interviewed about migrants' lawsuits against Texas and what this could mean for planned immigration policies, such as Operation Lone Star.

Texas Standard March 10, 2022

The future of a Trump-era immigration policy grows less certain as courts rule to ease enforcement

Professor Elissa Steglich was interviewed by the Texas Standard about how recent court rulings could effect the immigration orders set in motion during the Trump administration.

CNN October 29, 2021

Biden administration tries again to end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ migrant policy

Professor Elissa Steglich is quoted in an article regarding the Biden administration's attempt to allow migrants to wait in the U.S. for their Immigration Court date.

CBC September 25, 2021

American political battle over immigration reaches a boiling point under a Texas bridge

Immigration Clinic Professor Elissa Steglich is quoted in an article regarding the immigration crisis at the Texas border.

USA Today March 20, 2021

Migrant children pushed through immigration court alone as activists scramble to provide legal help

Professor Elissa Steglich is quoted in an article about the crucial need for migrant children to be provided with legal help.

Texas Standard January 27, 2021

Texas Standard For January 27, 2021

Professor Elissa Steglich, co-director of the Texas Law Immigration Clinic, is interviewed on the Texas Standard regarding a Texas federal judge's decision to block President Joe Biden's attempt to stop deportations.

KXAN May 27, 2020

Amid pandemic and unemployment, immigrants dealing with host of other issues

Professor Elissa Steglich was quoted regarding the effect that the coronavirus has on immigrants in Texas.