AILA: Trump Administration Ending of Automatic Extension of Work Permits Will Damage American Businesses, Workers, and Families AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson condemned the Trump Administration's announced ending of the automatic work permit extensions which had provided a failsafe for vetted wor...

Another example of the Trump Administration nonsensical policy changes that will harm businesses, workers, and families: bit.ly/4hzMsrf

Daniel Connolly with @Law360 did such a great job profiling the difficulties facing immigrants and the lawyers trying to defend them.

"Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible" www.law360.com/access-to-ju...

Think Immigration: How AILA Helps Members Create Sustainable and Client-Focused Immigration Law Practices AILA Practice and Ethics Counsel Charity Anastasio shares some key indicators from the AILA Practice Pulse study, which “offers a compelling look at how lawyers who understand themselves and their bus...

The 2025 @aila.org Practice Pulse is an invaluable tool for members, giving insights on immigration practice that are found nowhere else. Check out today's #ThinkImmigration for some key takeaways. bit.ly/42lC3JD

Hiring of military lawyers as immigration judges alarms law experts Move is high-risk and potentially unlawful amid Trump’s deportation push since military lawyers lack immigration expertise

I am quoted in this article about the quite literal militarization of the immigration courts. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

O'Leary on H-1B visa fee: This will 'hurt innovation long-term' | Fox Business Video O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary explains why he does not support $100,000 fees on new H-1B work visas.

"This will 'hurt innovation long-term' - O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary explains why he does not support $100,000 fees on new H-1B work visas." https://fxn.ws/46EoUg9

Think Immigration: Zealously Representing Clients in the Face of Trump Administration Attacks AILA Past President Kathleen Campbell Walker describes how the Trump Administration's rapid changes to immigration agency policies, such as arming USCIS agents, combined with 'eviscerating existing lo...

The Trump Administration is upending decades of separation between benefits and enforcement, creating risks for clients and challenging immigration lawyers to navigate a rapidly shifting legal minefield. More on #ThinkImmigration from @aila.org: bit.ly/42KeJVQ

The Trump Administration has announced measures to gut longstanding pathways based on exceptional ability, national interest, & merit in favor of pay-to-play immigration. "This sends a signal to the world’s top talent that the U.S. is closing its doors." bit.ly/4nz1XBE

"This decision will put billions of taxpayer dollars in the pockets of private prison companies and irredeemably damage American families, businesses, and communities” -@aila.org President Jeff Joseph. bit.ly/42jDxUs

Think Immigration: How Pro Bono Cases Change Lives In this blog post, AILA member Nikki Esposito Whetstone shares three unique examples of AILA members’ pro bono work that changed the lives of clients, and the attorney members who were able to use the...

NEW #ThinkImmigration blog post by @aila.org member Nikki Esposito Whetstone highlights the life-changing impact of pro bono work and the personal fulfillment that comes with using our legal training for good. bit.ly/40mVKQm

AILA President: Conservative Majority Strips Constitutional Protections from Migrants, Congress Must Act AILA President Jeff Joseph raised concerns at the SCOTUS decision to allow the Administration to deport noncitizens without due process protections, stating “By enabling the executive branch to bypass...

SCOTUS "has permitted the Trump Administration to shirk its constitutional obligation to provide due process & notice to noncitizens facing deportation to countries with which they have no prior connection" - @aila.org President Jeff Joseph. bit.ly/3G6WwtO

International students scared to leave U.S., return to school after travel ban More than 24,000 international students from the affected countries studied in the U.S. as recently as the 2023-2024 academic year.

I am quoted in this @washingtonpost.com article about the Trump Administration's continued executive actions against foreign students and U.S. institutions of higher education. #F1Students #ForeignStudents #FederalLitigation

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Think Immigration: Beyond the CLE: Why Every AILA Member Should Experience the Annual Conference Roman Zelichenko from AILA’s Member Experience Committee highlights his favorite Annual Conference experiences outside the classrooms, and why he feels “The real magic lies elsewhere and is what draws...

@aila.org's Annual Conference offers networking, community, tech insights, and so much more. I know from experience: once you attend, you’ll want to come back! Read about #AILAAC25 on #ThinkImmigration from AILA member Roman Zelichenko bit.ly/3SyoAZG

AILA President Welcomes ICE’s Reversal of Student Visa Terminations AILA President Kelli Stump welcomed news that due to litigation efforts by myriad AILA members and organizations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reinstating international students’ recor...

With ICE reinstating international students’ records, I echo @aila.org Pres. Kelli Stump: “As we move forward, it is crucial to continue to address and rectify these harms and other similar threats to ensure that such overreach does not happen again.” bit.ly/4cSDu6j

AILA Leaders Express Deep Concerns at Trump Administration Undermining Constitutionally Protected First Amendment Rights AILA President Kelli Stump and Executive Director Ben Johnson respond to recent actions and threats by the Trump Administration against individuals with legal immigration status that undermine fundame...

I’m in full agreement: “This assault on the Constitution should be rejected by the courts and we should all stand up against this kind of abuse of power” @ailaexecdir.bsky.social. Read the latest statement from @aila.org leadership. bit.ly/41LQ7uD

Thanks to my fellow @aila.org members for breaking down President Trump's announcement to shift the EB-5 program and introduce a “Gold Card” visa. Read this analysis on what the Administration can and cannot do on the #ThinkImmigration blog. bit.ly/3DkIEuw

Trump Administration Seeks to Implement Registration Requirement AILA President Kelli Stump and Executive Director Ben Johnson respond to the proposed registry requirement, arguing that it will create chaos and fear, and would lead to what amounts to a national ‘sh...

The Trump Administration seeks to require foreign-born individuals to register with the federal government. I stand with @aila.org leadership in warning that this will not make Americans safer & will cause harm to thousands of families and businesses. bit.ly/4kkBM10

Think Immigration: AILA Is Tracking Trends For You! In this blog post, Julie Emerick and Cheri Peterson-Ross from AILA’s Member Experience Committee describe the AILA Trend Tracker, how to report trends, and the way it helps members be aware of potenti...

The @aila.org Trend Tracker is an invaluable tool that has provided me with resources and updates to resolve cases and support my clients. Read more about the Trend Tracker and how it could benefit you in today’s #ThinkImmigration blog post. bit.ly/3X2jvLH #immigrationlaw #immigration

Think Immigration: The Rumors Are Flying on Social In this blog post, past AILA President Kathleen Campbell Walker describes how immigration attorneys can help address rumors swirling on social media with accurate information and insights, encouraging...

"I don’t think we are at a more critical juncture to bring facts, rational analysis, and the clear legal and humanitarian translation of impact to the public," writes my friend and @aila.org former President Kathleen Campbell Walker for @aila.org's #ThinkImmigration blog. Read more: bit.ly/4hTGald

Trump immigration orders spark 'hysteria,' 'fear,' despite legal uncertainty - UPI.com President Donald Trump's onslaught of executive orders and policy changes, many signed on his first day in office, outline his plan to carry out mass deportations and crack down on unauthorized entrie...

Immigration enforcement is important, but we all want orderly enforcement not chaos and hysteria. Here is my attempt to reclaim the narrative and put things in perpective. Great reporting by UPI. #immigrationlaw #immigrationlawyers #AILA urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

Trump plans to implement the 1798 Alien Enemies Act bsky.app/profile/aila...

Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship EO bsky.app/profile/aila...

Take action: tell Congress to vote NO on bills that harm our communities bsky.app/profile/aila...

Think Immigration: Streamline Your Client Communication with AILA’s Ready-Made (And Free!) Flyers In this blog post, Elizabeth Wood from AILA’s Member Engagement Committee, describes the various flyers available for download to AILA members to easily offer relevant information to clients and poten...

Creating digital content to share with clients can be difficult and time-consuming. Fortunately, @aila.org offers a solution for members that can save time and effort. Read more about AILA's client flyers on the #ThinkImmigration blog: bit.ly/4gfwZKZ

Think Immigration: Vital Lifeline for Adults, Families, and Children in Removal Proceedings Forced to Halt In this blog post, Kel White from the Acacia Center for Justice describes the programs halted last week after the Stop Work Order came out from the Trump Administration and how you can take action and...

I’m joining @aila.org to urge Congress & the DOJ to protect vital government-funded legal access and service programs for children, families, and adults that the Trump Administration abruptly halted. Take a stand in the fight for due process. bit.ly/42C9SXF

Op-Ed from Aaron Reichlin-Melnick at the Council on the dangers of passing the Laken Riley Act: bsky.app/profile/aila...

A Guide Through the Labyrinth: AILA Local Liaisons In this blog post, part of our series from the Member Experience Committee, Olivia Lee highlights the ways AILA local liaison volunteers can help by offering insights into local government office oper...

In my practice, AILA's local chapter liaisons have saved me time & frustration by providing the information I need to contact & navigate local government agencies. Read in #ThinkImmigration how one of AILA’s 39 chapters could benefit you. bit.ly/4gpUthp #immigrationlaw #immigrationlawyer

Commonsense Workforce-Focused Changes as Biden Administration Wraps Up AILA highlights three recent Biden Administration workforce-focused rules, noting they “will bolster the integrity of these programs and help both employers and employees navigate what can often be an...

The Biden Administration has announced several commonsense changes regarding EADs and H-1B & H2 programs to ensure the U.S. has the workforce necessary for success. @AILANational President Kelli Stump & @AILAExecDir Ben Johnson break it down: bit.ly/3DmGHxl #immigration #immigrationlaw

Think Immigration: INTERPOL Red Notice - More from the AILA Law Journal AILA Law Journal author Sandra Grossman digs into updates about INTERPOL Red Notices and the updated article she and Ted Bromund shared in the most recent edition; these notices have a massive impact ...

WATCH on #ThinkImmigration: @AILANational Law Journal author Sandra Grossman shares insights into the article she co-authored with Ted Bromund in the Fall 2024 edition of the journal with the latest information about INTERPOL Red Notices. bit.ly/4gDDcB0

How Trump's mass deportation plan can use AI to extend immigration crackdown AI is already being used at the U.S.-Mexico border to enforce homeland security. Trump's mass deportation plan will likely expand that well beyond the border.

"Now there is concern among experts that DHS’s mission will pivot towards deportation and use untested AI to help. Security experts close to DHS worry about how an emboldened and reoriented DHS might wield AI."

Think Immigration: Understanding EU Immigration law and the Latest on the Schengen Visa Scheme AILA Law Journal author Yuu Shibata shares insights into the “complexity of EU immigration law and policy, which operates at both the supranational and intergovernmental levels” in this blog post, whi...

New post from #AILALawJournal author Yuu Shibata examines the complexity of EU immigration law. Highly recommend for those looking to deepen their understanding of this topic, especially the Schengen Visa scheme and related border management systems. bit.ly/3D6CD3T
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