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Daily Immigration News Clips – February 21, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 21, 2025.

2/21/25
Press Releases

Senate Fails to Put Any Checks or Balances on Trump Administration’s Mass Detention and Deportation Plans

AILA President Kelli Stump and Executive Director Ben Johnson responded to the Senate passage of the budget reconciliation bill noting, “Missing from this budget is any understanding that immigrants have been and continue to be vital to America’s success.”

2/21/25 AILA Doc. No. 25022105.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 20, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 20, 2025.

2/20/25
AILA Blog

Think Immigration: The H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Process – Key Concepts and Considerations

In this blog post, AILA member Mustafa Cetin shares the basic outlines of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa and some considerations for employers and visa holders to keep in mind.

2/20/25 AILA Doc. No. 25022003. H-1B & H-1B1 Specialty Occupation
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 19, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 19, 2025.

2/19/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 18, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 18, 2025.

2/18/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 14, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 14, 2025.

2/14/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 13, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 13, 2025.

2/13/25
AILA Blog

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 potential issues that their clients could face while providing “updates which may help resolve your case.”

2/13/25 AILA Doc. No. 25021300.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 12, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 12, 2025.

2/12/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 11, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 11, 2025.

2/11/25
AILA Blog

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 members to do just that.

AILA Doc. No. 25021033.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 10, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 10, 2025.

2/10/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 7, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 7, 2025.

2/7/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 6, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 6, 2025.

2/6/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 5, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 5, 2025.

2/5/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 4, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 4, 2025.

2/4/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – February 3, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 3, 2025.

2/3/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – January 31, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 31, 2025.

1/31/25
AILA Blog

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 potential clients.

1/30/25 AILA Doc. No. 25013001.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – January 30, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 30, 2025.

1/30/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – January 29, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 29, 2025.

1/29/25
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – January 28, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 28, 2025.

1/28/25
AILA Blog

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 contact Congress to advocate for the due process protections these programs offer.

1/28/25 AILA Doc. No. 25012804.
Immigration News

Daily Immigration News Clips – January 27, 2025

Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on January 27, 2025.

1/27/25