Elissa C Steglich’s faculty profile
![Governor Greg Abbott](https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/50861012557_3857e4c44a_b-960x540.jpeg)
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.
![Gavel](https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/gavel2-960x540.jpeg)
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.
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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.
![Migrants in front of a fence](https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/210814113925-01-remain-in-mexico-migrants-2020-exlarge-169-960x540.jpg)
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.
![Immigrants under a Texas bridge](https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/usa-immigration-un-960x540.jpg)
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.
![Border Patrol agents take a group of migrant families to a safer place to be transported after intercepting them near McAllen, Texas](https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/636650797263212534-USP-News-U.S.-Border-Patrol.4-960x540.jpg)
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.
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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.
![A man wearing a COVID mask ladles stew from a large commercial cooking pot](https://law.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/AP20134149501555-960x540.jpg)
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.