Protect the American Dream – Comment on the Public Charge Rule
In this blog post, AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson lays out what the proposed “public charge” rule would do and how anyone can lift their voice and submit a comment about how the rule would negatively impact America, writing “for the health and well-being of our society as a whole, we must resist this rule and all of its implications.”
read moreEllis Island – A Window to our Past and Future
AILA Media Advocacy Committee Member Doug Penn visited Ellis Island and the ruins of the country’s first public health hospital there; he urges all of us, “as you live and work, try to see your life from the perspective of Ellis Island – and live up to that statue in the harbor.”
read moreServing Those Who Serve Our Country
As we reflect on Veterans Day, this blog post offers insights into the impact of immigration law on members of the military and their families and encourages AILA members to “help a service member by bringing immigration legal expertise and a caring heart to bear on these important cases.”
read moreOn Election Day…Vote for All of Us
AILA Executive Director Benjamin Johnson urges everyone eligible to vote and to participate in the #MyImmigrantHistory campaign, writing, “Tomorrow is a chance to exercise our rights as Americans, and to vote not just for our issue but for a future that all Americans can see themselves in.”
read moreThe #MyImmigrantHistory Campaign – We Invite You to Share Your Story!
AILA President Anastasia Tonello shares her #MyImmigrantHistory story as part of AILA’s campaign to highlight why the public charge rule is shortsighted and would harm the country and encourages others to share their own #MyImmigrantHistory story on social media and with AILA.
read moreProposed Public Charge Rule Spreads Panic, But Would Fail at Cutting Costs
AILA member Ruby Powers highlights the newly published proposed “public charge” rule and its potential negative impact on clients and communities while describing how the public and AILA members can engage on this important issue by commenting on the proposed rule.
read moreLittle Ease: Undocumented in America 2018
AILA member Margaret O’Donnell describes changes being made to immigration policy that negatively impact American families, offering a real client example to highlight how uncertain the future has become.
read moreJoin the Fight to Restore USCIS’s Mission and Ensure Immigration Court Independence!
In this blog post, Media Advocacy Committee Member Katie Sarreshteh highlights AILA’s August Campaign and urges members to help AILA’s efforts “to realign USCIS with its congressional mandate and ensure judicial independence in our immigration courts.”
read moreTearing Families Apart in More Ways Than One
In this blog post, AILA member Ally Bolour highlights how the use of Ryan White Care Act (RWCA) funds for the family separation policy could have an impact on low-income families seeking treatment for HIV.
read moreSupporting And Funding Immigration Services Is Particularly Vital Now
Jennifer Burk, an AILA member from the Northern California Chapter, shares highlights from the recent pro bono clinic at Annual Conference and urges AILA members to get involved and leverage their expertise to help change lives.
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