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AILA Welcomes Bipartisan Effort to Protect Haitian Nationals from Deportation
AILA welcomed the work of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that successfully advanced a discharge petition and forced a House vote in favor of legislation that would extend vital legal protection for 350,000 Haitian nationals who are at risk of being returned to dangerous conditions.
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!
Daily Immigration News Clips – April 15, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 15, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – April 14, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 14, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – April 13, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 13, 2026.
Think Immigration: A Step Toward a Better Way on Immigration
AILA Grassroots Advocacy Associate Paul Rampersaud describes the key components that members will be sharing with congressional delegations this week as AILA's National Day of Action takes place on Capitol Hill; he also highlights how you can take action from any location.
Daily Immigration News Clips – April 10, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 10, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – April 9, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on April 9, 2026.
Think Immigration: The Administration’s Episode of Revisionist History (Takeaways from Trump v. Barbara Oral Argument)
AILA Past President Jeremy McKinney highlighted key questions raised and answers given in Trump v. Barbara before the Supreme Court as the Justices consider whether the “executive order was constitutionally deficient the day it was signed.”
Think Immigration: Why Every Immigration Attorney Should Consider Habeas in 2026
AILA Member Brian Chase Malone describes "the simple but stark reality: for a growing number of clients, habeas corpus in federal district court is, in practice, the only path to freedom" and highlights AILA resources to help members be ready when a client's situation requires those skills.
AILA Welcomes Senate DHS Funding Vote, Urges Further Reforms
AILA responds to the Senate’s approval of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that excludes enforcement funding for ICE and CBP, emphasizing that public safety and rule of law are interconnected and that law enforcement agencies must adhere to constitutional and legal standards.
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.
Think Immigration: When Convenience Becomes Compromise: Why ICE Does Not Belong in Airport Security
AILA member Andrew Nietor writes about the Trump Administration's deployment of ICE to certain airports: "A delayed flight is frustrating. An unchecked expansion of federal enforcement authority is something else entirely. And that is not a trade worth making."
Think Immigration: Why We Have Concerns About What the Trump Administration Considers a Public Charge
AILA Member Jason Levy reviews the history relating to who may be considered a “public charge” and highlights the significant concerns AILA raised to implementing the new rule, including among other things, lack of clear and reasoned standards and violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
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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.
Think Immigration: Understanding §1225 and §1226 and Their Impact on Detention and Bond
Immigration detention in the U.S. involves key distinctions between §1225 and §1226 of the INA, which affect whether individuals are detained mandatorily or may request bond hearings. Understanding these laws and the role of habeas corpus is essential for navigating detention and bond eligibility.
AILA Executive Director: Federal Court Blocks Administration from Gutting Appeals in Immigration Court
AILA ED Ben Johnson congratulated the American Immigration Council and their litigation partners as the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia halted key pieces of the Trump Administration’s Interim Final Rule that would severely undermine immigrants’ right to appeal.
AILA: Creation of Independent Immigration Court System More Important Than Ever
AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson welcomed the newly introduced "Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026" which would "lay a new foundation for the courts as an independent institution that will no longer be controlled by the Executive Branch.”
Think Immigration: The 1798 Alien Enemies Act and the Death of Due Process in Los Angeles
In this Q&A between AILA Media Advocacy Committee Chair Shannon Shepherd and recent UCLA graduate and researcher Jake Alnapulsi, Jake details the Trump Administration's efforts to use the Alien Enemies Act against immigrants and how those actions undermine due process.
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!
Think Immigration: The Reality of Trump’s Immigration Policies by the Numbers
AILA ED Ben Johnson offers some key facts and figures about the harm caused by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies, writing that while “President Donald Trump is expected to use the 2026 State of the Union to defend his immigration crackdown...the numbers tell a very different story.”
Think Immigration: Trump’s Chaotic Policies Show America Needs a Better Way Forward
AILA Directors of Government Relations Greg Chen and Shev Dalal-Dheini introduce AILA’s A Better Way on Immigration policy brief series about the Trump Administration’s destructive changes to the immigration system and the key steps to build a system that reflects our values and benefits us all.
Think Immigration: Build Community Close to Home by Engaging with Your Local AILA Chapter
Member Experience Committee members Roman Zelichenko, Whitney Wootton & Elizabeth Wood describe how local chapters help “us meet colleagues, share information, and build real friendships that make our work easier,” as they offer some simple ways to plug in and participate.
Think Immigration: Keeping America Great: Immigrants Defending and Protecting the United States Through U.S. Military Service
Joanna Kloet reflects on her time as Morgan Lewis Military Immigration Fellow and how “the line members of the national defense apparatus with whom I interacted...steadfastly advocated for individuals who supported America’s mission at home and abroad, irrespective of citizenship status.”