Saenz- Rodriguez and Associates,P.C.

03/23/2026

We are honored to be recognized again as a Top Tier 1 Best Law Firm in Texas! Thank you to the great team at SRA!

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, PC - recognized in "Best Law Firms In Texas" , Best Lawyers®, November 2025

10/03/2025

ICE is launching a nationwide operation today, Friday 10/3, reportedly named “Freaky Friday” that will target unaccompanied children aged 14 and older of all nationalities. AILA has received information from several trusted sources. We are confident this is happening (and is not a rumor). Here is what we know:

1. Children detained and released will be sent a “threat” letter from ICE threatening indefinite detention and immediate transfer to ICE upon age-out if they do not waive jurisdiction under the TVPRA and withdraw applications for relief, including withdrawing their request for admission with EOIR.
2. Children will be offered $2,500 to return to their countries of origin.
3. If children do not comply with the “offer”, the letter indicates their parents/family living in the US will be arrested.
4. ICE plans to detain all age-outs, and they anticipate legal challenges.
5. It is possible that the age threshold for this threat letter may be lowered to youth 10 years old and older.
6. ICE will first target detained children but will also target children released from custody.

Some private and non-profit legal service providers have suggested the following steps.

AILA will provide more information as we hear more.

1. Consider advising children out of custody of the possibility of receiving a letter.
2. Provide Know Your Rights (KYR) presentations to all children you are working with in custody as soon as practicable, advising them of this plan and their right not to sign anything without consulting their attorney.
3. File L-3 forms for all children in custody, as capacity allows.
4. If a child receives a letter, consider preparing a declaration that particularly highlights the manner in which this ICE letter was delivered (Was counsel present and able to advise? Was the youth able to ask questions? Etc.), evidence of coercion or intimidation, underlying fear of return elements related to child’s relief application. These declarations may help litigators challenge this practice.

09/24/2025

Update on the Tragedy at the Dallas ERO Office:
1) All the individuals who were inside the building being processed were safely moved to PDC. From PDC they will be distributed to other detention centers and processing will be completed. Once processing is complete, they will have a chance to contact their family members. Unfortunately, they have not been able to locate all of the family members of the victims, so out of respect their names are not being released at this time.
2) Anyone scheduled to report/check-in Thursday, Friday, or Saturday will now have to report on Monday.

03/04/2025

⭕️ | Trump crea un registro para inmigrantes indocumentados y los obliga a inscribirse. Más detalles en el link en el primer comentario.

01/31/2025

01/22/2025

Michelle Saenz-Rodriguez speaks to the media about the new Executive Orders issued against immigration in the United States.

President Trump declared a border emergency and ended CBP One, leaving migrants and immigration attorneys in the lurch. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has more.

07/03/2024

As we celebrate the birth of our nation, we are reminded of the freedoms and opportunities that make America truly exceptional. Today, we honor the courage and vision of those who fought for our independence and the values that unite us as a nation.

At Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C., we are especially proud to specialize in immigration law. Our firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complex journey to becoming part of the American story. We believe that immigrants are the backbone of this nation, bringing diversity, innovation, and resilience to our communities.

Our mission is to provide exceptional legal services that uphold the principles of justice and equality. We are committed to making the path to citizenship and legal residency as smooth as possible, ensuring that the American Dream is accessible to all who seek it.

Today, let’s celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make our nation strong and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of immigrants throughout our history.

Wishing you all a safe and joyous Independence Day filled with pride, celebration, and patriotism! 🇺🇸🎇

06/18/2024

Here we go:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process, consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to keeping families together.

01/30/2024

USCIS Issues Final Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees- April 1st!!!

10/04/2023

Understanding the U.S. Immigrant Experience: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants

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The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants - the largest nationally representative survey focused on this group - takes an in-depth look at the experiences of immigrants living in the U.S. in health care settings, in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The survey arises from a partnership betw...

10/03/2023

Immigrants Overwhelmingly Say They and Their Children Are Better Off in the US, But Many Also Report Substantial Discrimination and Challenges, a New KFF/Los Angeles Times Survey Reveals

𝘈 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰 “𝘎𝘰 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮”

Black and Hispanic Immigrants, Those with Limited English Proficiency, and Those Who Are Likely Undocumented Face Some of the Greatest Challenges

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A new KFF-Los Angeles Times partnership survey of immigrant adults – the largest nationally representative survey focused on immigrants – shows that while most feel they found a better life for their families in this country, many also face economic hardships and discrimination. Conducted in par...