American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national association of 18,000+ attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law.
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AILA participates in advocacy before Congress, the Judiciary, the Federal Agencies and the media on immigration-related issues of interest to our clients and society. The organization educates the public on which U.S. immigration laws and policies serve the national interest by reuniting American families, protecting refugees and providing U.S. employers with the specialized skills they need to re

main globally competitive. AILA fosters knowledge and professionalism in our members by enhancing their litigation capabilities to ensure just administration of the law and assists members in effectively and competently pursuing their law practices.

"Still, applicants and immigration attorneys say its unclear how big a difference the exemption will make. The change me...
05/08/2026

"Still, applicants and immigration attorneys say its unclear how big a difference the exemption will make. The change means doctors can have their cases reviewed, but it doesn’t guarantee their green cards or visas will be renewed...[or] whether USCIS will be able to process those applications in time."

U.S. immigration officials have quietly lifted a hold on green card and visa applications for doctors from three dozen countries.

"The Trump administration violated a court order from last year that strictly limited instances in which the government ...
05/08/2026

"The Trump administration violated a court order from last year that strictly limited instances in which the government can make immigration arrests in the District of Columbia without a warrant, a federal judge found on Thursday."

Despite a previous order, the administration has continued to follow guidance from January empowering immigrations agents to widely make arrests without probable cause, judge says.

"Immigration advocates say that oversight is particularly needed to prevent abuses and deaths. And they say the funding ...
05/08/2026

"Immigration advocates say that oversight is particularly needed to prevent abuses and deaths. And they say the funding lapse shouldn't have affected the ombudsman's office since it's separate from ICE and Customs and Border Protection."

The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.

The latest issue of the AILA Law Journal is definitely timely with a focus on "examining the different dimensions of the...
05/07/2026

The latest issue of the AILA Law Journal is definitely timely with a focus on "examining the different dimensions of the expansion of executive power and offering practical strategies for representing clients in the face of that power." READ more:

AILA Law Journal Editor-in-Chief Cyrus Mehta highlights how the articles in the new Spring 2026 issue “focused on examining the different dimensions of the expansion of executive power and offering practical strategies for representing clients in the face of that power.”

“'Unfortunately, the Trump Administration is systematically dismantling due process protections in U.S. immigration cour...
05/07/2026

“'Unfortunately, the Trump Administration is systematically dismantling due process protections in U.S. immigration courts, prioritizing speed and enforcement over fairness, accuracy, and fundamental justice,' AILA wrote in a policy brief last fall."

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law.

"Every day, I hear from accomplished immigrants all over the U.S. who came here legally, followed all the rules of our b...
05/07/2026

"Every day, I hear from accomplished immigrants all over the U.S. who came here legally, followed all the rules of our byzantine system, and now are prevented from moving forward in their lives and careers. Not surprisingly, most are seriously considering taking their talents to another country." - Ava Benach

The Trump administration has repeatedly boasted it is arresting and deporting “the worst of the worst,” and that its draconian immigration policies are ridding our country of violent criminals. In truth, the majority of people held in ICE detention have no prior criminal record and Trump’s i...

"The policy has drawn widespread rejection and condemnation by federal courts across the country. A POLITICO analysis ha...
05/06/2026

"The policy has drawn widespread rejection and condemnation by federal courts across the country. A POLITICO analysis has found 425 fed'l district court judges who have rejected the Trump admin’s position, compared to 49 who have sided with [them]"

The ruling exacerbates a division among courts that could supercharge the issue’s path to the Supreme Court.

In this blog post, part of a series by AILA's Rule of Law (AROL) Task Force members, Task Force Chair Jerry Grzeca descr...
05/06/2026

In this blog post, part of a series by AILA's Rule of Law (AROL) Task Force members, Task Force Chair Jerry Grzeca describes its purpose focused on "defending our profession, protecting judicial process, and safeguarding the right to counsel for all."

In this blog post, part of a series by AILA's Rule of Law (AROL) Task Force members, Task Force Chair Jerry Grzeca describes its purpose and plans focused on "defending our profession, protecting judicial process, and safeguarding the right to counsel for all."

"The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Tuesday that it has shut down an office dedicated to exposing misconduct ...
05/06/2026

"The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Tuesday that it has shut down an office dedicated to exposing misconduct at immigration detention facilities."

The department blamed Congress for the closure, arguing that the recently passed DHS funding bill caused the office to shut down.

"New research finds that Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity has harmed U.S.-born workers...The research finds ...
05/05/2026

"New research finds that Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity has harmed U.S.-born workers...The research finds ICE arrests have not helped and, indeed, likely harmed U.S.-born workers, including those with a high school education or less."

New research finds that Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity has harmed U.S.-born workers, contradicting a key policy justification.

KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis highlights the effort to train the next generation of immigration lawyers at USD School of L...
05/05/2026

KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis highlights the effort to train the next generation of immigration lawyers at USD School of Law; AILA member Tammy Lin leads the clinic's vital work as the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign fuels student interest:

At USD School of Law, professors train the next generation of immigration lawyers. KPBS reporter Gustavo Solis shows us how the Trump administration’s mass d...

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