Immigration News
Check out daily roundups of immigration-related news stories, read articles that quote and cite AILA and AILA leadership, and check out analysis from AILA members and leadership on the AILA blog.
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Daily Immigration News Clips – January 27, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 27, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 26, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 26, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 23, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 23, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 22, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 22, 2026.
Think Immigration: The Spiritual Dimension of the Immigration Journey
AILA member Yalda Hajavi reflects on the spiritual aspect of the immigration journey, writing that “anyone who has lived through the process knows that it’s also an internal journey—one that demands patience, resilience, and a deep sense of purpose.”
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 21, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 21, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 20, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 20, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 16, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 16, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 15, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 15, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 14, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 14, 2026.
ABC News: DHS Announces Termination of Protected Status for Somalis After Group Targeted by Trump
DHS claims improved conditions in Somalia justify termination of TPS. AILA Senior Director of Government Relations Greg Chen responds, “That statement is really belied and contradicted by the facts on the ground ... the country continues to see terrorism, violent crime, and civil unrest.”
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 13, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 13, 2026.
Think Immigration: Congress Must Reject Funding for 44,500 Immigration Detention Beds
AILA Policy and Practice Counsel Heather Hogan urges readers to take action and tell Congress to reject increased funding for detention beds, explaining how this funding would mean “a dangerous expansion of a system that is already deadly, wasteful, and deeply flawed. We need to act now to stop it.”
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 12, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 12, 2026.
Think Immigration: How Chapters Can Open Their Doors to New Immigration Attorneys and Law Students
Erin Sweeney, from AILA’s Member Experience Committee, writes about her experience as a law student and new member and highlights the ways the New Jersey chapter has helped connect those new to the field with experienced practitioners, encouraging other chapters to do the same.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 9, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 9, 2026.
GMS E-Bulletin, December 2025
The December 2025 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 8, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 8, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 7, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 7, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 6, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 6, 2026.
Think Immigration: America’s New Year’s Resolutions
AILA Board of Governors Member Andrew Nietor calls for America to make some resolutions this New Year, writing that we must “remember that being a nation of immigrants is not a weakness to manage but an opportunity and a strength we must cultivate and steward.”
Daily Immigration News Clips – January 5, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 5, 2026.
Think Immigration: What Are Alternatives to the H-1B Visa?
AILA member Muhammed Üzüm explains why talking with candidates and employers about cap-independent options such as O-1 and L-1 visas that may fit their circumstances is crucial given the uncertainty surrounding the cost and timing of H-1B visa petitions.
Daily Immigration News Clips – December 31, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on December 31, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – December 30, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on December 30, 2025.