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AILA: U.S. Expands Protection for Refugees South of U.S. Border But Continues Harsh Treatment of Asylum Seekers at the Border
AILA welcomed the Obama administration’s announcement expanding opportunities for refugees in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to seek protection, but continued to challenge the White House to stop the aggressive enforcement, detention, and deportation of asylum seekers arriving at U.S. borders.
The Mandate of Optimism
Listening to the pundits and talkers on TV and radio, we're hammered with politically motivated, incomplete soundbites from people who lack awareness, at best, of the practical effects that our present immigration system engenders. It feels like we're at such a low level of discourse on the issue th
The Economics of Immigration
Discussions on immigration in the United States often consist of heated outbursts based on a multitude of passionate and unreasonable positions. Whenever the topic of immigration comes up, it seems like the most extreme rhetoric, on both sides of the issue, ends up garnering the most attention. But
A Wall of Words
For months, the rhetoric has been increasingly harsh towards immigrants as political candidates continue to lash out at refugees, the vulnerable families coming from Central America, and even entire religions. The result? Well, among other things, there has been a massive increase in the number of
AILA: Government Requests Rehearing of Deferred Action Case
AILA commented on the Department of Justice’s request for the Supreme Court to rehear the United States v. Texas case when a ninth Supreme Court justice is confirmed, urging that the Court rehear the case.
AILA Welcomes Legislation Designed to Protect Refugees
AILA welcomes the introduction of the Refugee Protection Act of 2016 in both the House and Senate; the bill includes provisions to address many of the severe, longstanding problems in the U.S. refugee and asylum systems.
Enforcement Off the Rails
There's been a lot of news coverage of the ICE raids, of the aggressive tactics used to arrest vulnerable families at their homes and to arrest children on the way to school. But what hasn't received as much coverage is the damage that raids victims endure after their arrest. Some remain trapped in
AILA: Senate Retread of Bad Legislation Would Undermine Public Safety and Harm Communities
AILA President William A. Stock urged lawmakers to oppose two bills, S. 3100 and S. 2193, noting, “At a time when our country desperately needs bipartisan leadership from Congress on immigration reform, these two bills are emblematic of why we still don’t have a workable system.”
Adjusting Back to Real Life
It's been an adjustment getting back into the “real life“ of being home after being in Dilley for a month. I love my family. When I got home from volunteering at the family detention center in Dilley, the first thing I did was hug my wife and son. It wasn't just because I missed them, […
AILA Welcomes Senate Introduction of the Secure the Northern Triangle Act
AILA welcomes the introduction in the Senate of the Secure the Northern Triangle Act, S.B. 3106, a bill designed to provide a plan to manage the humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and to improve access to asylum and other protections for those fleeing violence in the region.
AILA: Divided Supreme Court Leaves Millions of Immigrant Families in Limbo
AILA responded to the Supreme Court’s 4-4 deadlock in United States v. Texas with AILA Executive Director Benjamin Johnson noting, “Though today’s decision is disappointing, we must remember that this is not the end of the road for these incredibly important programs.”
AILA Elects New Officers; William A. Stock to Serve as President of Association
AILA today elected new officers to its Executive Committee for the 2016-2017 term during AILA’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV. William A. Stock was installed as AILA’s President.
Free Legal Consultations from Immigration Attorneys During AILA’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas
On June 25, 2016, AILA and its partners will offer free immigration law consultations in Las Vegas, NV, at AILA’s sixth annual Pro Bono Clinic; dozens of immigration attorneys will be available to answer questions and assist immigrants with the naturalization process.
AILA Presents Kathleen M. Vannucci and Sandra Feist with the 2016 Advocacy Award
AILA will award Kathleen M. Vannucci of Chicago, IL, and Sandra Feist, of Minneapolis, MN, with the 2016 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s legislative agenda.
AILA Presents Hiroko Kusuda with the 2016 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award
AILA will award Hiroko Kusuda of the Loyola Law Clinic in New Orleans, LA, with the 2016 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award for outstanding professor in the area of immigration law.
AILA Presents Mitra Ebadolahi and James Duff Lyall with the 2016 Arthur C. Helton Memorial Human Rights Award
AILA will award Mitra Ebadolahi and James Duff Lyall of the ACLU Border Litigation Project with the 2016 Arthur C. Helton Memorial Human Rights Award for outstanding service in advancing the cause of human rights.
AILA Presents Karen T. Grisez with the 2016 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award
AILA will award Karen T. Grisez of Washington, DC, with the 2016 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law.
AILA Presents the 2016 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award to the Mesa Verde Pro Bono Project and to Adam Rosser
AILA will award the 2016 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in pro bono representation in the immigration field to the Mesa Verde Pro Bono Project for services to detainees held at the Mesa Verde Detention Facility, and to Adam Rosser, for his work with Syrian refugees.
AILA Presents Agencia EFE reporter Paula Diaz with the 2016 Media Leadership Award
AILA will award Agencia EFE reporter Paula Diaz, with the 2016 Media Leadership Award in recognition of the individual whose efforts in the media most accurately depict immigration and immigrants.
AILA Presents Elanie Cintron with the 2016 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award
AILA will award Elanie Cintron, of Denver, CO, with the 2016 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for her outstanding contributions in the field of immigration and nationality law.
AILA Presents Howard “Sam” Myers, III, with the 2016 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award
AILA will award Howard “Sam” Myers, III, of Minneapolis, MN, with the 2016 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.
AILA Recognizes Alexandra Kennedy with the 2016 Sam Williamson Mentor Award
AILA will recognize Alexandra Kennedy of Seattle, WA, with the 2016 Sam Williamson Mentor Award in acknowledgment of her outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance.
AILA Presents Thomas Edward Moseley with the 2016 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award
AILA will award Thomas Edward Moseley, of Newark, NJ, with the 2016 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for excellence in litigation in the field of immigration law.
This Father’s Day
On Sunday, my kids will wake me up extra early and play “Las Mañanitas“ to wish me a Happy Father's Day while handing me handmade Father's Day cards. They'll give me extra hugs and tell me they love me. That's what's done on Father's Day in my house. It's nothing special, though it means a [&#
AILA Details Necessary Steps to Guarantee Due Process to Refugees and Asylum Seekers
In a statement highlighting the release of AILA’s new Due Process Denied report, AILA President Victor Nieblas Pradis noted, “The response thus far from the Obama Administration to the refugee situation in Central America has been abysmal...We can, and must, do better than this.”