Immigration News
Check out daily roundups of immigration-related news stories, read articles that quote and cite AILA and AILA leadership, and check out analysis from AILA members and leadership on the AILA blog.
Are you a member who was quoted in a news story? Contact newsroom@aila.org to let us know.
Are you a member of the press? Visit the Press Room.
AILA in the News
Browse the Immigration News collection
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 13, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 13, 2026.
Family Section Newsletter, March 2026
The content of this email was created by Kathleen Irish, the AILA Family Section Chair, along with the assistance of other members of the Family Section Steering Committee, to encourage thought and discussion and may not necessarily express the views of AILA or any individual member.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 12, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 12, 2026.
Think Immigration: Understanding §1225 and §1226 and Their Impact on Detention and Bond
Immigration detention in the U.S. involves key distinctions between §1225 and §1226 of the INA, which affect whether individuals are detained mandatorily or may request bond hearings. Understanding these laws and the role of habeas corpus is essential for navigating detention and bond eligibility.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 11, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 11, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 10, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 10, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 9, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 9, 2026.
AILA Executive Director: Federal Court Blocks Administration from Gutting Appeals in Immigration Court
AILA ED Ben Johnson congratulated the American Immigration Council and their litigation partners as the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia halted key pieces of the Trump Administration’s Interim Final Rule that would severely undermine immigrants’ right to appeal.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 6, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 6, 2026.
AILA: Creation of Independent Immigration Court System More Important Than Ever
AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson welcomed the newly introduced "Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026" which would "lay a new foundation for the courts as an independent institution that will no longer be controlled by the Executive Branch.”
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 5, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 5, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 4, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 4, 2026.
Think Immigration: The 1798 Alien Enemies Act and the Death of Due Process in Los Angeles
In this Q&A between AILA Media Advocacy Committee Chair Shannon Shepherd and recent UCLA graduate and researcher Jake Alnapulsi, Jake details the Trump Administration's efforts to use the Alien Enemies Act against immigrants and how those actions undermine due process.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 3, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 3, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – March 2, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on March 2, 2026.
GMS E-Bulletin, February 2026
The February 2026 GMS E-Bulletin provides the latest updates from around the Globe, introductions of new GMS members, and useful information for your practice!
Daily Immigration News Clips – February 27, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 27, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – February 26, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 26, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – February 25, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 25, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – February 24, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 24, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – February 23, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 23, 2026.
Think Immigration: The Reality of Trump’s Immigration Policies by the Numbers
AILA ED Ben Johnson offers some key facts and figures about the harm caused by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies, writing that while “President Donald Trump is expected to use the 2026 State of the Union to defend his immigration crackdown...the numbers tell a very different story.”
Daily Immigration News Clips – February 20, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 20, 2026.
Daily Immigration News Clips – February 19, 2026
Aggregated local and national media coverage of major immigration law news stories being discussed throughout the U.S. on February 19, 2026.
Think Immigration: Trump’s Chaotic Policies Show America Needs a Better Way Forward
AILA Directors of Government Relations Greg Chen and Shev Dalal-Dheini introduce AILA’s A Better Way on Immigration policy brief series about the Trump Administration’s destructive changes to the immigration system and the key steps to build a system that reflects our values and benefits us all.