Proposed 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.
read moreDespite the Supreme Court’s Decision, the Fight Against the Muslim Ban Will Continue
In this blog post, AILA member Sima Alizadeh highlights the recent SCOTUS decision in Trump v. Hawaii and what it will mean for individuals and families, urging readers to keep up the fight, contact Congress, and keep attention on the hardship the ban continues to cause.
read moreA Victory for Due Process
AILA Policy Counsel Jason Boyd highlights the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sessions v. Pereira as it relates to information required on a Notice to Appear.
read moreTearing Down the Wall and Building Bridges
This blog post is adapted from the president’s installation speech given by Anastasia Tonello, June 14, 2018 in San Francisco; she shares her message to AILA members and goals for her presidential year.
read moreWhy I’m Going to AILA’s AC in San Francisco and Why You Should Too
In this blog post, Jack Pinnix reflects on his experiences at the AILA Annual Conference including his very first AC in 1981 which Elizabeth Gervais-Gruen convinced him to attend.
read moreSessions v. Dimaya: SCOTUS Demands Clarity and Due Process in Immigration Laws
In this blog post, AILA member Andrew Nietor highlights the Sessions v. Dimaya decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, writing that the decision “offers a welcome return to the rule of law and its consistent application nationwide.”
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