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Dr. Rafael Martínez Joins Surviving The Law LIVE!
Dr. Rafael A. Martínez, an undocuscholar and assistant professor at Arizona State University, has dedicated his work to immigrant rights, mixed-status families, and Latinx cultural history. Formerly anonymous in *Surviving The Law*, he will now publicly share his story at **Surviving The Law LIVE!** on September 25, joining author and attorney José Campos to reflect on the journey from invisibility to
Surviving The Law
3 days ago1 min read


Dr. Robert Fernandez Joins Surviving The Law LIVE!
In Surviving The Law, his story was told under a pseudonym. Now, Dr. Robert Fernandez, scientist, mentor, and advocate, is stepping forward to share his journey. Meet the first Fellow announced for Surviving The Law LIVE! on September 25.
Surviving The Law
Aug 192 min read


Texas Repeals In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students — What Now?
Texas has repealed in-state tuition for undocumented students, ending more than two decades of opportunity created under HB 1403.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
Surviving The Law
Aug 113 min read


In Memoir, Jose Campos Celebrates His — and Others’ — Journeys of Defying the Odds as Undocumented Immigrants
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.
Surviving The Law
Jul 141 min read
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