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Think Immigration: When Irish Eyes are Crying - Remembering our Beloved Immigration Advocate Billy Lawless
AILA Chicago member Fiona McEntee shares a remembrance of immigration activist Billy Lawless, writing that “Billy’s work reaches far beyond Chicago and Ireland. It touches every individual he fought for and every community he strengthened.”
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2025 AILA Midwinter Conference and Webcast
Join us on January 17 for discussions on how to prepare for the second Trump Administration, updates on policy changes and other trends, and cutting-edge strategies. The conference will feature two advanced-level tracks: Removal/Family and Business. In-person and virtual participation options are available.
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Since AILA’s founding in 1946, we have worked to enhance the professional development of our members, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, and promote justice.

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