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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 remain 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.

"According to the Washington Examiner, the administration is launching a 45-day enforcement surge, starting in San Diego...
10/13/2026

"According to the Washington Examiner, the administration is launching a 45-day enforcement surge, starting in San Diego. Quoting sources, the newspaper said agents were instructed to go after anybody, regardless of criminal history."

Agents were told to “go after anybody,” regardless of criminal history, according to the Washington Examiner.

"The U.S. has long welcomed foreign-educated physicians as a way to ameliorate its doctor shortage. Already, an estimate...
10/13/2026

"The U.S. has long welcomed foreign-educated physicians as a way to ameliorate its doctor shortage. Already, an estimated 102 million Americans live in communities that don’t have enough primary care providers."

As the nation’s physician shortage worsens, some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States. Among all U.S. doctors, an estimated one quarter were educated abroad...

"Federal immigration agents began targeting agricultural communities in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas last month, leading l...
10/12/2026

"Federal immigration agents began targeting agricultural communities in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas last month, leading livestock organizations to issue a joint public statement in protest."

Farmers Say U.S. Immigration Policies Are Making Food More Expensive

The 39th Annual AILA CA Chapters Conference and Webcast is almost here, bringing three days of conversations, connection...
10/12/2026

The 39th Annual AILA CA Chapters Conference and Webcast is almost here, bringing three days of conversations, connections, and practical takeaways to San Francisco, November 5–7. Now is the time to lock in your spot:

Attention AILA members! The AILA Northern California Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our conference in scenic San Francisco.

"Tendo is among at least 65 pastors, priests, imams, chaplains, rabbis, monks, deacons, and other religious figures deta...
10/12/2026

"Tendo is among at least 65 pastors, priests, imams, chaplains, rabbis, monks, deacons, and other religious figures detained by U.S. immigration authorities since January 2025."

A mass deportation drive has swept up at least 65 religious figures, a Newsweek analysis found.

"He was detained by federal agents in February while buying diapers for his two young children. Though he has no crimina...
10/09/2026

"He was detained by federal agents in February while buying diapers for his two young children. Though he has no criminal record, he spent eight consecutive months in ICE detention, including several months in solitary confinement."

The asylum seeker, who led a hunger strike inside a for-profit ICE facility, was released with an ankle monitor late Tuesday.

"The number of active DACA holders declined by 14%, to 436,350, between September 2025 and June 30. Meanwhile, the backl...
10/09/2026

"The number of active DACA holders declined by 14%, to 436,350, between September 2025 and June 30. Meanwhile, the backlog of pending renewal applications has more than quadrupled over that timeframe, to over 125,000."

Immigrants who entered the country as children and were protected from deportation through DACA wait a median of seven months to see those protections renewed as the government says it has enhanced screening.

PERM practice continues to evolve, and the latest guidance is here. AILA’s Guide to PERM Labor Certification, 2026 Editi...
10/09/2026

PERM practice continues to evolve, and the latest guidance is here. AILA’s Guide to PERM Labor Certification, 2026 Edition, is now shipping! Completely reorganized to take practitioners through every stage of a PERM case, this updated edition features new content, practical tools, and expert analysis to help you navigate today’s PERM landscape. Order your copy today!

AILA’s Guide to PERM Labor Certification, 2026 edition is a comprehensive resource covering every stage of the PERM process. Reorganized to follow the lifecycle of a PERM case, this edition includes two new articles, extensive updates, and practical tools for both new and experienced practi

"That plan to convert warehouses into detention centers faced fierce backlash and legal challenges from residents and im...
10/08/2026

"That plan to convert warehouses into detention centers faced fierce backlash and legal challenges from residents and immigrant advocates...But an NPR investigation has found signs that the New Jersey facility is being used."

Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.

"Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,0...
10/08/2026

"Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the verbal directive."

Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the verbal directive.

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