We’re honored to welcome **Dr. Germán A. Cadenas** to **Surviving The Law LIVE!** on **Sept. 25, 2025 @ 7PM ET**. An immigrant from Latin America, Dr. Cadenas is a Rutgers professor, national advocate, and researcher whose work has shaped policies for undocumented students and immigrant communities. In *Surviving The Law*, his story was shared under a pseudonym—now he’s stepping forward to tell it himself.

Texas has repealed in-state tuition for undocumented students, ending more than two decades of opportunity created under HB 1403. Once a groundbreaking law that recognized undocumented youth as part of Texas’ future, its reversal now threatens to cut short thousands of students’ dreams. Attorney and author José R. Campos calls the ruling a direct attack on Dreamers striving for a better life

In his memoir *Surviving the Law: From Undocumented Immigration to Doctors, Lawyers, Scientists*, attorney José R. Campos shares not only his own journey from El Salvador to the U.S. but also the powerful stories of 14 undocumented youth who defied the odds to pursue graduate and professional degrees. Written with candor and resilience, the book highlights both the struggles and triumphs of navigating higher education without lawful status.

With the energy of a Rocky Balboa entrance, lawyer José R. Campos launched his memoir *Surviving the Law* at the University of the District of Columbia. Sharing his journey from student to attorney, Campos delivered a powerful message to youth: resilience and determination can open the door to any dream.*