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 – December 2, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on December 2, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – December 1, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on December 1, 2025.
AILA: Response to Tragedy Should be Measured and Bolster Security, Not Undermine It
As the Trump Administration made a rapid series of immigration policy announcements and changes following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson responded in this statement.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 26, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 26, 2025.
AILA: Refugee Re-Screenings Sow Fear, Not Security
Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), responded to news that the Trump Administration will reopen vetting for refugees who entered between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 24, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 24, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 21, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 21, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 20, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 20, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 19, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 19, 2025.
Think Immigration: Immigrants and Immigration Attorneys Add to the Tapestry that is the “All-American Story”
In this blog post, AILA member Angelo Paparelli describes the multimedia “All-American Story” launching on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2025 and invites immigrants and immigration attorneys to add to the tapestry; the post includes an embedded video interview with producer Amy Friedman.
Family Section Newsletter, November 2025
Monthly newsletter brought to you by the members of the Family Section Steering Committee
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
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 18, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 18, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 17, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 17, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 14, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 14, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 13, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 13, 2025.
Think Immigration: How Artificial Intelligence May Be Failing Us
As part of our efforts to amplify the AILA Law Journal, Delaram Rezaeikhonakdar and Craig Shagin put their article about the importance of public scrutiny and review of AI in immigration enforcement into context, sharing more about why they felt this topic was both timely and important.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 12, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 12, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 11, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 11, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 10, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 10, 2025.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 7, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 7, 2025.
GMS E-Bulletin, October 2025
The October 2025 GMS E-Bulletin continues our theme of personal stories from members as well as practical updates from the world of global migration.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 6, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 6, 2025.
Think Immigration: Birthright Citizenship – America’s Legacy
AILA Member Gunda Brost describes America’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, writing that it “embodies American ideals of equality and opportunity, ensuring that all born here share in the nation’s promise regardless of ancestry.”
NPR: A Deep Dive into the Trump Administration's Firing of Immigration Judges
NPR reports that the Trump Administration is firing scores of immigration judges and bringing on dozens of others, as it seeks to boost mass deportations. In this five-minute-long listen (transcript also provided), NPR analyzes patters in hiring and firing.
Daily Immigration News Clips – November 5, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on November 5, 2025.