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 – March 27, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 27, 2026.
AILA Welcomes Senate DHS Funding Vote, Urges Further Reforms
AILA responds to the Senate’s approval of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that excludes enforcement funding for ICE and CBP, emphasizing that public safety and rule of law are interconnected and that law enforcement agencies must adhere to constitutional and legal standards.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 26, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 26, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 25, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 25, 2026.
Think Immigration: When Convenience Becomes Compromise: Why ICE Does Not Belong in Airport Security
AILA member Andrew Nietor writes about the Trump Administration's deployment of ICE to certain airports: "A delayed flight is frustrating. An unchecked expansion of federal enforcement authority is something else entirely. And that is not a trade worth making."
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 24, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 24, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 23, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 23, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 20, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 20, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 19, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 19, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 18, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 18, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 17, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 17, 2026.
Think Immigration: Why We Have Concerns About What the Trump Administration Considers a Public Charge
AILA Member Jason Levy reviews the history relating to who may be considered a “public charge” and highlights the significant concerns AILA raised to implementing the new rule, including among other things, lack of clear and reasoned standards and violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
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Daily Immigration News Clips – March 16, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 16, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 13, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 13, 2026.
Family Section Newsletter, March 2026
The content of this email was created by Kathleen Irish, the AILA Family Section Chair, along with the assistance of other members of the Family Section Steering Committee, to encourage thought and discussion and may not necessarily express the views of AILA or any individual member.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 12, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 12, 2026.
Think Immigration: Understanding §1225 and §1226 and Their Impact on Detention and Bond
Immigration detention in the U.S. involves key distinctions between §1225 and §1226 of the INA, which affect whether individuals are detained mandatorily or may request bond hearings. Understanding these laws and the role of habeas corpus is essential for navigating detention and bond eligibility.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 11, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 11, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 10, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 10, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 9, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 9, 2026.
AILA Executive Director: Federal Court Blocks Administration from Gutting Appeals in Immigration Court
AILA ED Ben Johnson congratulated the American Immigration Council and their litigation partners as the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia halted key pieces of the Trump Administration’s Interim Final Rule that would severely undermine immigrants’ right to appeal.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 6, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 6, 2026.
AILA: Creation of Independent Immigration Court System More Important Than Ever
AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson welcomed the newly introduced "Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026" which would "lay a new foundation for the courts as an independent institution that will no longer be controlled by the Executive Branch.”
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 5, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 5, 2026.