Immigration News
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Daily Immigration News Clips - July 10, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 10, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 9, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 9, 2026.
Think Immigration: Immigration, Belonging, and the Work of a More Perfect Union—A Neighborhood Tradition, A National Question
AILA’s Laura Embree-Lowry reflects on Fourth of July traditions and immigration, writing that “most of us can agree on a starting point: the immigration system should be fair and functional, help build safe and prosperous communities, and inspire public trust.”
Family Section Newsletter, July 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
Think Immigration: Lawful Presence vs. Lawful Status – What’s the Difference?
AROL Task Force member Brian Casson explains the distinction "between being in a lawful immigration status and being lawfully present in the United States," writing that "recognizing the difference...helps foster a more informed public discussion about immigration policy."
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 8, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 8, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 7, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 7, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips - July 2, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on July 2, 2026.
AILA Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Constitutionally Guaranteed Birthright Citizenship
AILA welcomed the Supreme Court decision 6-3 in Trump v. Barbara, upholding the principle of birthright citizenship: “We are proud that the constitutional bulwark of the nation has withstood another challenge.”
Think Immigration: Settled, Again—Takeaways from the Trump v. Barbara Decision
AILA College of Past Presidents Member Jeremy McKinney shares takeaways from today's SCOTUS decision in Trump v. Barbara, writing “Executive Order 14160 is dead. Birthright citizenship is again what it has been since 1898 and what the Fourteenth Amendment has guaranteed since ratification.”
Think Immigration: Reflections on Pride Month and Ways to Welcome and Include
As Pride Month ends, AILA Board Member Ava Benach shares “ways all of us can do better to model inclusion and support for our LGBTQ+ siblings” and hopes we can “do a better job in our own lives, in our practices, with our employees, colleagues, the AILA community and, most importantly, our clients.”
Supreme Court Okays Asylum Turnbacks, Denying Due Process; AILA Offers Workable Alternatives
AILA President Jeff Joseph responded to the SCOTUS ruling that the federal government can turn away asylum seekers at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border, calling it “a serious setback to U.S. asylum law and America's longstanding commitment to protect people fleeing persecution.”
Think Immigration: The 2026 World Cup – A Missed Opportunity for America
AILA member Jonathan Grode writes about the missed opportunities of this World Cup because of immigration policies and perception, writing that “it could have been so much more. Many international visitors apparently concluded that visiting the United States simply was not worth the uncertainty.”
Supreme Court’s Decision on Temporary Protected Status Undermines National and Economic Interests
AILA is deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court’s refusal to preserve protections for individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) despite the Administration’s failure to follow proper procedures.
Think Immigration: Why the Crime Narrative Around Immigrants and Enforcement Is False
AROL Task Force member Wendy Wayne highlights repeated analysis showing that the narrative being promulgated by the Trump Administration about immigrants and crime has been conclusively established as false and emphasizes that we must continue to combat this damaging misinformation.
Think Immigration – AILA Meets You Where You Are
AILA members Lynn Calder, Carly Hetland, Karen Hill, and Kate Rodriguez highlight how AILA “helps students learn the field, helps new attorneys practice it with confidence, and helps experienced lawyers refine their craft while shaping the future of immigration law.”
AILA Presents the Immigrant Justice Corps with the Robert E. Juceam Founders Award
AILA recognizes the Immigrant Justice Corps with the Robert E. Juceam Founders Award, which is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy.
Think Immigration: Immigration Benefits Screening - Keeping your Head on a Swivel
AROL Task Force Member Kathleen Campbell Walker describes screening clients as a tsunami of policy changes floods the zone, writing that “in this current constantly-changing and increasingly chaotic era, counsel must keep their head on a swivel as they advocate for their clients.”
AILA Recognizes James Chesser with the 2026 Technology & Innovation Award
AILA recognizes James Chesser with the 2026 Technology & Innovation Award, in acknowledgment of his pioneering work leveraging technology to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve client service.
AILA Presents Allen Orr and Yasmin Blackburn with the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recognition Award
AILA recognizes Allen Orr and Yasmin Blackburn with the 2026 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Recognition Award for outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence in the immigration legal profession.
Family Section Newsletter, June 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
AILA Presents Jeremy McKinney with the 2026 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award
AILA recognizes Jeremy McKinney with the 2026 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award, in recognition of his outstanding service, over a period of years, in advancing the mission, development, and value of AILA for its members and the public it serves.
GMS E-Bulletin, April-May 2026
The April-May 2026 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
AILA: Republicans Choose to Shield ICE and BP from Accountability with Funding Bill Passage
AILA President Jeff Joseph responded to the House’s passage of the budget reconciliation bill, in which Congress provided DHS with an additional $70 billion in funding that enables the agency to operate through fiscal year 2029 without future appropriations by the legislative branch.
AILA Recognizes Andrew Rankin with the 2026 Sam Williamson Mentor Award
AILA recognizes Andrew Rankin with the 2026 Sam Williamson Mentor Award, in acknowledgment of his outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance.