2008

NILC One-Pager Explaining the Effects of the New DHS “No Match” Regulations on the Federal Lawsuit and Injunction(27 KB - 10/28/2008)
National Immigration Law Center (NILC) one-page document explaining how the 2008 supplemental final DHS rule about Social Security “no-match” letters affects the federal lawsuit and injunction. AILA Doc. No. 08102860.
Sign-On Letter from Chamber of Commerce and LULAC Opposing the New “No Match” Regulations(47 KB - 10/27/2008)
A sign-on letter from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce opposing the new regulations issued by the Bush administration regarding the Social Security “no match” rule. AILA Doc. No. 08102775.
Op-Ed For ICE Worksite Enforcement Actions (Updated 7/25/08) (7/25/2008)
AILA 2007-2008 President Kathleen Campbell Walker responds to ICE Worksite Enforcement events in Postville, Iowa.
U.S. Mayors Call on ICE to Exercise Better Judgement in Worksite Raids (7/21/2008)
At its annual meeting in June, the U.S. Conference of Mayors officially adopted a resolution recognizing the important economic and cultural contributions immigrants have made to this country. The resolution also called on ICE to exercise better and more reasonable judgement when engaging in worksite enforcement activities. AILA Doc. No. 08072168.
U.S. Mayors Adopt Resolution Calling for Comprehensive Immigration Reform (7/21/2008)
At its annual meeting in June in Miami, the U.S. Conference of Mayors officially adopted a resolution calling for a comprehensive immigration reform solution "which promotes the reunification of families, provides legal status with a path to earned citizenship, and a plan for current and future immigrant workers." AILA Doc. No. 08072160.
The Tools to Make a Difference: A User’s Guide to Legislation & Advocacy (7/21/2008)
Join the Advocacy department as we translate AILA’s legislative priorities into action on Capitol Hill! Use this brochure to help navigate AILA’s online advocacy tools including: legislative analysis; vote records; resource guides; fact sheets; talking points; ready made power point presentations; tips for meeting with elected officials; and more. AILA Doc. No. 08072176.
Immigrants and Taxes: Contributing, Not Collecting(18 KB - 7/16/2008)
AILA examines the trends surrounding immigrants and paying taxes. A closer look reveals that immigrants who are paying into the Social Security system without collecting any benefits may be making retirement possible for millions of baby boomers. AILA Doc. No. 08071666.
NYT Editorial: "The Shame of Postville, Iowa" (7/14/2008)
A 7/13/08 New York Times editorial entitled "The Shame of Postville, Iowa." AILA Doc. No. 08071463.
A Personal Account of the Proceedings Following the Postville Raid(72 KB - 7/11/2008)
Erik Camayd-Freixas, Ph.D., a professor in the Translation and Interpretation program at Florida International University, and a Federally Certified Interpreter, provides a first-hand account of the proceedings following the ICE raid on Agriprocessors Inc. in Postville, Iowa, for which he served as an interpreter. AILA Doc. No. 08071160.
Alternatives to Detention(64 KB - 7/3/2008)
AILA’s Position Paper in support of creating community-based alternatives to detention programs that allow individuals, including vulnerable populations, to be released from detention. AILA Doc. No. 08070361.
Business Immigration Reform is Necessary Even During the Economic Downturn(89 KB - 6/16/2008)
Talking points to help AILA members discuss how, despite the recent slowdown in the economy, the US needs additional foreign workers. AILA Doc. No. 08061669.
Sign-On Letter from Labor Organizations Requesting Inquiry Into Claims of Worker Abuse at Raided Iowa Plant(1500 KB - 6/4/2008)
A sign-on letter from several unions and labor organizations to Iowa’s Governor Culver, and Attorney General Dummermuth, as well as the Secretary of Labor Chao and the DHS Assistant Secretary Myers, requesting inquiries into worker abuse at the Agriprocessors plant in Postville, Iowa. AILA Doc. No. 08060460.
Relief for the Families of U.S. Citizens and Legal Residents: Alleviate the Backlogs(80 KB - 5/22/2008)
AILA’s Position Paper on the current backlog in family-based visas. The unreasonable and unnecessary backlogs for family-based visas exist as a result of arbitrary limits, outdated information, and administrative delays. The backlogs have created serious crises for individuals and families. AILA Doc. No. 08052251.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform(79 KB - 5/22/2008)
AILA Position Paper on the need for Congress to pursue comprehensive reform to fix our badly broken immigration system. AILA Doc. No. 08052257.
Restore Fairness and Due Process to Our Immigration System(90 KB - 5/22/2008)
AILA’s Position Paper on how current reactionary laws against immigrants go too far and deny basic due process to millions of people who live in the U.S. AILA Doc. No. 08052284.
Deportation-Only Approaches such as the SAVE Act are Doomed to Fail(109 KB - 5/22/2008)
AILA Position Paper outlining why the deportation-only legislation now in Congress, such as the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088/S. 2368), will not fix our broken immigration system. AILA Doc. No. 08052254.
H-2B Seasonal & Temporary Workers Vital to America’s Small & Seasonal Businesses(35 KB - 5/22/2008)
AILA’s Position Paper on the need for Congress to act now to alleviate the current H-2B shortage before small businesses across the US suffer permanent harm. AILA Doc. No. 08052283.
All Position Papers and Backgrounders in One (Updated 5/22/08)(179 KB - 5/22/2008)
This packet compiles all of AILA's top immigration issues into one easy reference. Perfect for reviewing or leaving with your Members of Congress after a meeting. AILA Doc. No. 03031701.
Eliminating the Employment-Based (EB) Green Card Backlog: Vital to America’s Economic Competitiveness(84 KB - 5/22/2008)
AILA’s Position Paper on the need for reform of the permanent employment-based (EB) green card program in order for the US economy to remain competitive and vibrant. AILA Doc. No. 08052281.
Highly Educated Foreign Professionals: Vital to America’s Economic Competitiveness(84 KB - 5/22/2008)
AILA’s newest Position Paper on H-1B visas, and the continuing need for Congress to provide relief from current the H-1B shortage in order to keep the U.S. economy competitive in the world market and to keep jobs in America. AILA Doc. No. 08052253.
The Night of 1000 Conversations(83 KB - 5/13/2008)
Get your community talking about the inhumanity of detention conditions and what we all must do to hold DHS accountable. Join the Night of 1,000 Conversations on June 19, 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08051340.
Mayor Villaraigosa’s “Bridges Not Walls" Address to the U.S. Mexico-Chamber of Commerce(115 KB - 5/7/2008)
In a 5/3/07 address to the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Villaraigosa emphasized the need for immigration law reform, and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. AILA Doc. No. 08050767.
Compilation of Letters from Various Religious Organizations Opposing the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088)(1411 KB - 4/23/2008)
A compilation of letters from sixteen religious organizations opposing the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) and urging members of Congress not to support the proposed legislation. AILA Doc. No. 08042360.
Letter from EWIC, Compete America, and SEIU to the House of Representatives Voicing Strong Opposition to SAVE Act (H.R. 4088)(97 KB - 4/22/2008)
Letter to member of the House of Representatives from the Essential Workers Immigration Coalition (EWIC), Compete America Coalition, and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) voicing strong opposition to SAVE Act (H.R. 4088). AILA Doc. No. 08042261.
Uniting American Families Act (Updated 4/22/08)(68 KB - 4/22/2008)
AILA Issue Paper on permanent partners. AILA Doc. No. 03031755
Letter from Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa to DHS Secretary Chertoff Expressing Concern Over Raids(195 KB - 4/17/2008)
Letter from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, expressing his grave concern about recent ICE raids in and around the City of Los Angeles. AILA Doc. No. 08041768.
Social Insecurity: SSA Not Ready to Take on Immigration Enforcement - April 2008(17 KB - 4/9/2008)
The SAVE Act relies on DHS' electronic employment verification system called "E-Verify." The system is fraught with errors and mandatory participation in the program will overload the SSA and adversely affect millions of U.S. citizens. AILA Doc. No. 08040966.
Repeal the HIV Ban(46 KB - 3/31/2008)
AILA Position Paper on the current ban which renders individuals who are HIV-positive inadmissible to the United States, and prevents them from obtaining lawful permanent residence, or even visiting the United States unless they meet strict rules for an HIV waiver. AILA Doc. No. 08033167.
NILC Fact Sheet on the No-Match Supplemental Proposed Rule (3/27/2008)
A 3/26/08 National Immigration Law Center Fact Sheet on social security no-match letters explains what the letters are, why a worker would receive one, and how the supplemental proposed rule affects the August 2007 final rule. AILA Doc. No. 08032762.
NILC Summary of No-Match Supplemental Proposed Rule (3/27/2008)
A summary from the National Immigration Law Center on the supplemental proposed rule on safe harbor procedures for employers who receive a no-match letter. AILA Doc. No. 08032760.
Concerned About Immigration? Better Stand in Line - March 2008(19 KB - 3/12/2008)
“Coming legally” to the U.S. is a lot more complicated than it sounds. AILA outlines the four legal avenues by which immigrants are admitted to the U.S., and explains why our outdated immigration system makes it impossible for immigrants to “get in line.” AILA Doc. No. 08031243.
Skip the Spin and Get the Facts on Immigration - January 2008(273 KB - 3/12/2008)
The presidential primary season is in full swing - and so is the rhetoric surrounding the immigration debate. Forget the rumors flying around and get the facts on the five most common immigration myths of this campaign season. AILA Doc. No. 08031241.
False Promises From 'Immigration Consultants' Victimize Immigrants - February 2008(724 KB - 3/12/2008)
Every day, millions of immigrants try to follow the rules and apply for immigration status. Being unfamiliar with the U.S. legal system, they may unknowingly turn to a notario, or unauthorized practitioner of law, for help, often with disastrous results. AILA Doc. No. 08031242.
Public Safety Driving the Debate on Licenses for Immigrants - December 2007(10 KB - 3/12/2008)
Allowing driver's licenses for immigrants is not rewarding their undocumented status - it is a strategy to enhance the safety of our roads and driving conditions and means to bolster our national security initiatives. AILA Doc. No. 08031240.
Dreams Derailed: Senate Votes for the Status Quo - November 2007(10 KB - 3/12/2008)
In addition to dashing the hopes of hardworking, undocumented students around the country, the Senate's failure to pass the DREAM Act will have a long-term effect on the U.S. economy and job market. AILA Doc. No. 08031238.
Letter from Compete America to Speaker Pelosi Urging Congress to Reform Its High-Skilled Immigration Programs(28 KB - 2/28/2008)
A letter from the Compete America coalition to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi expressing concern about the potential that Congress might consider an enforcement-only immigration bill and urging the House to consider a package of urgently needed reforms to high-skilled immigration programs. AILA Doc. No. 08022861.
ADL Devotes Section of Website to Immigration (2/25/2008)
The Anti-Defamation League has devoted a section of their website to compiling studies, reports and other information relating to immigration. The site includes a link to a republication of President John F. Kennedy's essay on the immigrant experience, "A Nation of Immigrants." AILA Doc. No. 08022560.
A Guide for State & Local Policymakers and Advocates (2/19/2008)
AILA’s state and local resource guide provides a roadmap to help policymakers and advocates steer through the policy minefields created by the recent proliferation of immigration-related state and local ordinances. AILA Doc. No. 08021975.
NCLR Spokesperson Challenges Lou Dobbs (2/6/2008)
In a 2/4/08 appearance on Lou Dobbs' CNN program, Janet Murguia of the National Council of La Raza spoke up for that organization's "Stop the Hate" campaign, and held firm against Dobbs' attacks. Let CNN know what you think of its contributions to hate speech. AILA Doc. No. 08020668.
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