Immigration News
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Daily Immigration News Clips - August 14, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 14, 2026.
AILA: Latest BIA Ruling Pulls Rug Out from Under Families, Workers, and Dreamers
AILA President Jeff Joseph reacted to the BIA decision overruling Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, noting that it "flipflops on 14 years of well-settled law and policy" and is another example of the Administration "pulling the rug out from under families and workers trying to do the right thing."
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 13, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 13, 2026.
Think Immigration: How the Trump Administration is Making Coming to the U.S. Harder for Africans
AILA Supervisory Policy and Practice Counsel Kate Angustia describes how the Trump Administration's "hub" system for visa processing in Africa will lead to months or years of delays, family separation and workforce disruption, among other harm.
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 12, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 12, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 11, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 11, 2026.
Think Immigration: Prepping Paralegals in the Current Immigration Law Environment
AILA Paralegals Conference Chair Mo Goldman details the challenges in the current immigration law environment as major policy changes take effect, writing that "the requisites are becoming more stringent, and the chances of rejected filings or denials have increased exponentially."
Bloomberg Law: DHS Moves to Authorize Electronic Mandate for Benefit Filing
A new USCIS rule will allow the agency to mandate e-filing for any form when that option has been available for at least 180 days. AILA’s Shev Dalal-Dheini said modernization efforts like expanded electronic filing are essential but emphasized any new mandates should be done in a responsible manner.
Stateline: With New Tactics, ICE reaches New High in Monthly Arrests
Federal immigration agents are employing new tactics like arresting individuals during domestic travel to boost their arrest numbers and say they arrested 51,000 immigrants in July. AILA’s Kate Angustia noted, “Many of these folks are in a lawful period of authorized stay.”
Politico: ‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’: ICE’s Detention Crackdown Swamps the Courts
In the 12 months since ICE began detaining people who have lived in the United States for years, federal courts have been stretched thin as thousands of rulings rebuke this unprecedented policy. AILA Past President Kelli Stump stated, “We can’t continue this madness. It’s not sustainable.”
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 10, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 10, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 7, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 7, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 6, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 6, 2026.
New Edition of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook Released by AILA
AILA is proud to release the 20th edition of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook, the must-have resource filled with expert guidance helping readers navigate the labyrinthine U.S. immigration laws, including recent Supreme Court rulings and their impact.
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 5, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 5, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 4, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 4, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - August 3, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on August 3, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 31, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 31, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 30, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 30, 2026.
Think Immigration: From Funding Fights to Accountability - AILA’s Work to Confront ICE and Border Patrol Abuses
AILA Government Relations Coordinator Joshua Rodriguez describes the ways AILA and members have remained dedicated and determined to defend the rights of immigrants amid growing unlawful abuses by ICE and Border Patrol.
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 29, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 29, 2026.
Think Immigration: Teaching in the Storm: Running an Immigration Clinic While Due Process and the Rule of Law Are Under Attack
AILA Rule of Law Task Force Member Kate Melloy Goettel describes how immigration law clinics today must navigate a rapidly changing legal landscape where due process and procedural guarantees are under attack, challenging both students and educators to adapt and maintain commitment to justice.
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 28, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 28, 2026.
The Hill: New Rule Could Speed Deportation of Asylum Seekers
The Hill reports a new USCIS rule will allow asylum officers to refer certain asylum applications to immigration court without conducting an asylum interview. AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson said, “This is one more nail the Administration has hammered into the coffin of the U.S. asylum system.”
New York Times: ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive
The New York Times reports on ICE arresting people at airports during domestic travel, including those with pending immigration applications. AILA Chicago Chapter Vice Chair Shannon Shepherd said she and other lawyers are now revising longstanding advice for clients about domestic air travel.