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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.
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.
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.
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!
Staying Brave is Hard for Immigrants and Attorneys Alike
AILA Elected Director Heather Prendergast describes a recent consultation that deeply affected her as a young Venezuelan couple faces detention and removal after a routine traffic stop upended their lives.
Think Immigration: Saving America – One Immigrant at a Time
AILA Member Vaman Kidambi describes the September 30 decision by District Court Judge William Young protecting the free speech rights of international students and scholars under the Constitution, noting that the judge is a “gladiator of sorts for first amendment protections.”
AILA: Trump Administration Ending of Automatic Extension of Work Permits Will Damage American Businesses, Workers, and Families
AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson condemned the Trump Administration's announced ending of the automatic work permit extensions which had provided a failsafe for vetted workers stuck in months-long delays, allowing them to continue contributing to our economy.
AILA Law Journal, Vol. 7, Number 2, October 2025
The October 2025 edition of the AILA Law Journal is now available.
Think Immigration: What’s New In Your AILA Law Journal?
As part of our efforts to amplify the AILA Law Journal, Editor-in-Chief Cyrus Mehta shares highlights as he describes the key topics from articles published in the newly released Fall 2025 issue of the AILA Law Journal. AILA members, access your free digital copy of the Law Journal to read more!
Think Immigration: Protect Due Process for Immigrants who Cannot Represent Themselves in Court: It Just Makes Cents
AILA Member Michael Vastine describes the Administration's efforts to de-fund the National Qualified Representative Program - providing legal counsel to detained immigrants who cannot competently represent themselves - and the need to permanently protect this efficient and proven program.
Think Immigration: AILA Celebrates Pro Bono Week 2025
In celebration of Pro Bono Week 2025, AILA Pro Bono Committee Vice Chair Nareeneh Sohbatian talks about the committee's efforts to uplift pro bono work year-round.
Think Immigration: Our Immigration “Courts” Need a New Boss
AILA Past President Jeremy McKinney writes for the Think Immigration blog on the need for an independent immigration court system: “Put immigration adjudication where it belongs: under an independent Article I court, led by judges whose duty is to the law—not to a political boss.”
Think Immigration: The BIA Gives Immigration Judges License to Ignore Party Stipulations
AILA National EOIR Committee member Victoria Neilson writes for the Think Immigration blog about Matter of J-H-M-H-, the latest BIA decision that continues a trend of eliminating rights before EOIR.
Think Immigration: Call to Action During the 2025 National Celebration of Pro Bono
AILA Practice and Innovation Associate Camille Rybacki Koch offers a preview of AILA's participation in the 2025 National Celebration of Pro Bono next week, writing "we have a variety of stories, inspirational messages, tips and tricks, and opportunities to keep you going or get you started."
Daily Immigration News Clips – October 9, 2025
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on October 9, 2025.
Think Immigration: AILA’s Citizenship Day in Chicago: Uplifting Communities in a Time of Adversity
In this blog post, AILA Chicago Chapter Citizenship Day Coordinator Megan Davis describes how the Chicago Chapter partnered with community organizations and held a successful and inspiring AILA Citizenship Day, helping people take those final steps toward naturalization.
Family Section Newsletter, October 2025
Stay Updated: Insights & Updates from the Steering Committee – October Email 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 others.
GMS E-Bulletin, October 2025
The October 2025 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
Think Immigration: How AILA Helps Members Create Sustainable and Client-Focused Immigration Law Practices
AILA Practice and Ethics Counsel Charity Anastasio shares some key indicators from the AILA Practice Pulse study, which “offers a compelling look at how lawyers who understand themselves and their businesses are better equipped to serve their clients and communities.”
GMS E-Bulletin, September 2025
The September 2025 GMS E-Bulletin contains the latest updates from around the Globe, new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
AILA Condemns Violence in Dallas ICE Shooting, Calls for Compassion and Respect
In response to the tragedy in Dallas this morning, AILA issued a statement condemning the violence and calling for compassion and respect.
Think Immigration: Zealously Representing Clients in the Face of Trump Administration Attacks
AILA Past President Kathleen Campbell Walker describes how the Trump Administration's rapid changes to immigration agency policies, such as arming USCIS agents, combined with "eviscerating existing long-established uses of discretion based on regulations" affect immigration attorneys.
AILA: Trump Administration H-1B Crackdown and “Gold Card” Visa Imperil Jobs, Innovation, and Rural Healthcare
AILA President Jeff Joseph and ED Ben Johnson responded to the Trump Administration attempting to apply a new $100,000 fee to H-1Bs and supplant existing visa programs with a “Gold Card” visa, noting that while these changes will not stand up in court, “we are inflicting needless harm on ourselves.”
Think Immigration: Excluding International Students Hurts Agency Efficiency and the National Economy
AILA Policy and Practice Associate Mariah Ferguson details how the changes to policies affecting international students will not only affect the students themselves, but also agency efficiency, institutions of higher education, American students, and the national economy as well.