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 – May 7, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 7, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – May 6, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 6, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – May 5, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 5, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – May 4, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 4, 2026.
AILA Law Journal, Vol. 8, Number 1, April 2026
The April 2026 edition of the AILA Law Journal is now available.
GMS E-Bulletin, March 2026
The March 2026 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
NewsNation: Bondi, DOJ Ramp Up Efforts to Revoke Some Naturalized Citizens’ Status
Under President Trump, more denaturalization cases are being filed. AILA Senior Director of Government Relations Shev Dalal-Dheini explained that federal prosecutors face a high bar in such cases and questioned whether the Administration’s goal was to win in court or to create fear and chaos.
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.
GMS E-Bulletin, February 2026
The February 2026 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
GMS E-Bulletin, January 2026
The January 2026 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
Family Section Newsletter, February 2026
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
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.”
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!
Border Report: Immigration Lawyers Decry New Asylum Policies
Border Report highlights AILA's recent press briefing about the Trump Administration's latest far-reaching immigration restrictions. AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson stated: "These sweeping restrictions will not make our nation safer."
CNN: How Trump Is Intensifying His Crackdown on Every Form of Immigration to the U.S.
CNN reports that, prompted by the shooting of two National Guard members, President Trump has halted or significantly tightened every legal and illegal form of foreign entry into the United States. AILA President Jeff Joseph describes what it’s like to be an immigration attorney right now.
CBS News: Interview with AILA Senior Director of Government Relations
In an interview with CBS News, Greg Chen, Senior Director of Government Relations at AILA, discusses the sweeping immigration policy changes implemented by the Trump Administration following the recent National Guard shooting.
CNN: How Trump Is Intensifying His Crackdown on Every Form of Immigration to the United States
CNN reports on the President's latest immigration crackdown, prompted by the shooting of two National Guard members. AILA President Jeff Joseph explains, "It's hard to predict and advise our clients on how to navigate this system ... Imagine walking in a house of mirrors blindfolded."
CBS News: U.S. Halts All Immigration Cases, Including Citizenship Ceremonies, for Nationals of 19 Countries, Internal Guidance Says
CBS News reports that the Trump Administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
Reuters: U.S. Pauses All Immigration Applications from 19 Non-European Countries
Reuters reports that the Trump Administration said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety.
The Hill: Trump Ramps Up Immigration Crackdown After Shooting
The Hill reports that President Trump’s threats to crack down on immigration are leaving migrants bracing as the Administration said it will close the door on many legal pathways to the United States following a shooting that killed a National Guard member and wounded another.
New York Times: U.S. Pauses Immigration Applications from Nations on Travel Ban List
The New York Times reports the Trump Administration has paused immigration applications filed by immigrants from 19 countries it restricted from travel to the United States earlier this year, halting green card and U.S. citizenship processing for broad swaths of people.
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
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.
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.
GMS E-Bulletin, November 2025
The November 2025 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!