AILA Correspondence with the Government
Read letters that AILA has sent to government officials about pressing immigration -related issues, as well as coalition letters to government officials that AILA has signed.
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Letter to the Chief of USCIS Asylum Division on Asylum Division Officer Training Course Lesson Plan
A 6/16/14 letter from AILA and over 50 other organizations and law professors to John Lafferty, Chief of USCIS Asylum Division, requesting revisions to the Asylum Division Officer Training Course Lesson Plan, Credible Fear of Persecution and Torture Determinations, and the accompanying memorandum.
AILA Letter to the Attorney General Asking for Certification
A 5/6/14 letter from AILA to Attorney General Eric Holder urging certification of several cases pending before the BIA and the related case of Matter of Aguilar-Aquino on the issues of prolonged detention and the definition of "custody."
AILA Statement for FY2015 Senate Appropriations Hearing
AILA statement submitted to the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Committee on Appropriations of the U.S. Senate Hearing on the Department of Homeland Security fiscal year 2015 budget.
AILA Statement for FY2015 House Appropriations Hearing
AILA statement submitted to the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Committee on Appropriations of the U.S. House of Representatives Hearing on the Department of Homeland Security fiscal year 2015 budget.
AILA Statement for House Judiciary Hearing on President's Duty to Execute the Laws
AILA statement submitted to the House Judiciary Committee for the 2/26/14 hearing on “Enforcing the President’s Constitutional Duty to Faithfully Execute the Laws.”
AILA Statement for House Judiciary Hearing on Asylum Fraud
AILA statement submitted to the House Immigration Subcommittee for the 2/11/14 hearing on “Asylum Fraud: Abusing America’s Compassion.”
National Sign on Letter on Enforcement
On 1/16/14 AILA joined 17 other national organizations in a sign on letter to DHS Secretary Johnson and Deputy Secretary Mayorkas on immigration enforcement.
National Sign on Letter on Child Tax Credit
On 1/15/14 AILA joined over 50 other national organizations in a sign on letter to United States Senators opposing any proposals to pay for the cost of extending unemployment insurance by changing the eligibility requirements for the Child Tax Credit.
Letter to CBP on Access to Policy and Complaint System
On 12/12/13, AILA joined 16 other groups in a sign on letter to CBP Acting Commission Winkowski requesting access to CBP policy, action on an improved complaint system, and improved training on fear-based protection claims.
Letter to Speaker Boehner Urging House Action on Immigration Reform
A 11/20/13 letter from AILA to Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) urging House action on immigration reform.
AILA Requests Designation of the Philippines for TPS
Letter from AILA President Doug Stump and Executive Director Crystal Williams to Acting DHS Secretary Rand Beers, requesting designation of the Philippines for TPS.
National Sign-On Letter on Family Reunification
On 10/24/13 AILA joined over 60 other national organizations in a sign-on letter to Speaker Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA) urging them to support immigration reform that prioritizes family reunification, including for siblings and adult married children of U.S. citizens.
Letter to OMB on Funding in FY2015 to Combat Human Trafficking
Letter to OMB from the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking and other organizations, urging OMB to advise the President to request funds in the FY2015 budget to combat human trafficking and modern day slavery in accordance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013.
Letter to California State Legislature and State Bar of California on the Immigration Reform Act, AB 1159
An 8/2/13 letter from AILA to California legislators and bar executives opposing proposed legislation (Immigration Reform Act, AB 1159) that would over-regulate the attorney/client relationship and ultimately harm the immigrants it is intended to protect.
Letter to Speaker Boehner and Rep. Pelosi on H.R. 2278
A 6/17/13 letter from AILA to Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) expressing AILA’s opposition to H.R. 2278.
National Sign-On Letter on Detention Reforms
On 4/4/13 AILA joined over 50 groups in a sign-on letter to Senator Schumer on solitary confinement and immigration detention reforms.
National Sign-On Letter to Protect the Family-Based Immigration System
On 3/13/13 AILA joined over 55 groups in a sign-on letter to President Obama and to all Members of Congress asking them to protect and strengthen the family-based immigration system in immigration reform.
National Sign-On Letter Opposing Two Negative Amendments to VAWA
On 2/4/13 AILA joined over 100 other groups in a sign-on letter opposing two amendments to VAWA (S. 47) that would: create a new aggravated felony for any domestic violence conviction and would allow hearsay information to be presented to establish deportability.
National Sign-On Letter Opposing Third DUI Resulting in an Aggravated Felony
On 2/4/13 AILA joined over 100 other groups in a sign-on letter calling on the Senate to oppose and amendment to VAWA that would make a 3rd DUI result in an aggravated felony for the purposes of immigration.
AILA Letter to DOS Urging Modernization of FAM on ART
A 12/20/12 AILA letter to DOS on modernizing the treatment of U.S. citizenship acquisition for children born abroad after conception through assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Sign-On Letter to President Obama on Immigration Enforcement Priorities
On 12/20/12, AILA joined 289 immigration, labor, faith, human rights, and community advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter to President Obama outlining recommendations for policy reforms in immigration enforcement and detention.
Sign-On Letter to Deputy Commissioner Aguilar on Use of Force
On 11/28/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, and human rights organizations in a sign-on letter requesting further information regarding CBP’s use of force policy. Signatories also requested a meeting with CBP to discuss CBP’s protocols regarding lethal force.
Sign-On Letter to President Obama Calling for Closure of the 10 Worst Detention Facilities
On 11/28/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, and human rights organizations in a sign-on letter calling for the closure of ten of the worst detention centers in the country while making immediate changes to ensure the safety, dignity and well-being of immigrants.
AILA Letter to California Governor Jerry Brown in Support of the TRUST Act (AB 1081)
On 9/12/12, AILA sent a letter to California Governor Jerry Brown analyzing the impact of implementing the TRUST Act (AB 1081) and urging the Governor to support the bill.
Sign-On Letter Regarding DHS’ Announcement on Deferred Action for Certain Undocumented Youth
AILA sign-on letter with over 70 organizations to DHS Secretary Napolitano commending the new initiative offering deferred action for certain undocumented youth and offering policy and operational recommendations.