Denise L Gilman in the News

KXAN April 17, 2024

The impacts of a new state-funded section of border wall

Professor Denise Gilman discusses the potential impacts of a new state-funded section of border wall, noting that increasing immigrant arrivals are a result of human rights situations in home countries rather than border enforcement measures.

NPR April 17, 2024

Can President Biden unilaterally shut down key functions of the border?

Texas Law Immigration Clinic Co-Director Denise Gilman defines what is meant by "shutting down the border" and speaks about the Biden administration's authority to take this action.

CNN April 3, 2024

Texas immigration controversy rekindles fight over Arizona’s ‘show me your papers’ law

Professor Denise Gilman explains that the court’s recent decision regarding immigration in Arizona is significant because Texas SB 4 contains the same objectives overruled in that case.

USA Today April 3, 2024

Activists say S.B. 4 immigration law could be key to flipping GOP hold on Texas

Professor Denise Gilman comments on the unprecedented mass organization occurring along the border in response to Governor Greg Abbott's immigration initiatives.

KVUE March 26, 2024

Texas SB 4: What we can VERIFY about the immigration law

Clinical professor Denise Gilman explains, in reference to Texas SB 4, that law enforcement will likely transport detained migrants across the border into Mexico, regardless of their nation of origin.

The Christian Science Monitor March 20, 2024

Texas SB4 could upend 100 years of US immigration law by empowering states

Clinical Professor Denise L Gilman speaks on Texas Senate Bill 4, which makes it a state crime to enter Texas illegally. Gilman notes that, if implemented, SB4 will bring "huge change" to the way our legal system operates.

KXAN March 1, 2024

Federal Judge Rules Against New Texas Border Law

Professor Denise Gilman is interviewed about a recent ruling against Texas' SB4 bill and previews the future legal battles and challenges that will take place over the law.

C-SPAN's Washington Journal February 29, 2024

Denise Gilman on the Use of Executive Actions to Address Southern Border Crisis

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman is interviewed about the effect of border policy on migration patterns and dissects the executive actions the Biden administration is reportedly considering to address the border crisis.

The Christian Science Monitor February 28, 2024

Tough Texas immigration law nears. Residents have questions.

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman predicts that SB4, which expands Texas' immigration enforcement powers, will lead to a clash with the federal immigration system that would undermine constitutional federal authority.

Tampa Bay Times February 20, 2024

DeSantis’ push to secure the US-Mexico border, explained

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman comments on how the increase in migrant apprehensions is straining federal resources, drawing attention to U.S. detention facilities' lack of space, high operational costs, and dangerous conditions.

KBTX News 3 February 19, 2024

Senate Bill 4 moves to federal judge

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman considers the legal challenges surrounding the implementation of Senate Bill 4, which grants any Texas Law Enforcement Officers the authority to detain and potentially deport undocumented migrants.

USA Today January 31, 2024

Biden’s pivot: Why the president is moving to the right in 2024 on immigration

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman discusses how recent rhetoric surrounding political parties' stances on immigration politics overlooks the reality that border policies have never been more stringent.