Cases & Decisions, DOJ/EOIR Cases
The BIA held that the group "Mexican men with Schizoaffective Disorder," defined only by such diagnosis, is not cognizable as a particular social group (PSG) under the INA. Matter of L–A–D–, 29 I&N Dec. 634 (BIA 2026)
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AILA Blog
AILA Law Journal author Catherine Tanihu explains what drove her to write about the Major Questions Doctrine and ICE's expansion of expedited removal, writing that her "article argues it’s time to apply the same scrutiny to DHS that we’re applying everywhere else."
5/28/26
AILA Doc. No. 26052864.
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Practice Resources
The Verification Committee provides a comprehensive chart on current status and EAD notes for TPS and parole programs.
Special thank you to Kathleen Campbell Walker, Meredith Jolie, John Mazzeo, Timothy D’Arduini, Sarah Peterson, and Kimberley Best Robidoux for their contributions to the chart.
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Press Releases
AILA recognizes Angelo Paparelli with the 2026 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda.
5/28/26
AILA Doc. No. 26052863.
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Immigration News
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on May 28, 2026.
5/28/26
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AILA Announcements
Finding community and prioritizing well-being have never been more essential. That’s why members of AILA’s Lawyer Well-Being Committee are excited to introduce the Well-Being Interest Group.
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Consolidated Ebola-related CDC guidance (5/26/26) restricts entry of travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Only U.S. citizens and nationals may enter and must arrive at designated airports for screening, with limited exceptions.
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