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The Trump Administration has announced sweeping new immigration restrictions, including a halt on asylum decisions for all nationalities & the suspension of all visas for people with Afghan passports. New @aila.org Policy Brief analyzes these changes: bit.ly/4a54obI
Policy Brief: Severe Immigration Restrictions Will Waste Taxpayer Resources and Bring Hardship, Not Make America Safer
Following the 11/26/25 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C., the Trump Administration announced several new immigration restrictions under the guise of national security concerns....
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December 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Trump Administration has announced sweeping new immigration restrictions, including a halt on asylum decisions for all nationalities & the suspension of all visas for people with Afghan passports. New @aila.org Policy Brief analyzes these changes: bit.ly/4a54obI
"Violence is unacceptable, and we all must stand together to ensure the safety of our communities. That is an undeniable truth. It is also true that nothing about the Trump Administration’s response to this tragedy will make our nation safer." --Jeff Joseph, AILA President bit.ly/44CuaQT
AILA: Response to Tragedy Should be Measured and Bolster Security, Not Undermine It
As the Trump Administration made a rapid series of immigration policy announcements and changes following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., AILA President Jeff Joseph and Execut...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"Violence is unacceptable, and we all must stand together to ensure the safety of our communities. That is an undeniable truth. It is also true that nothing about the Trump Administration’s response to this tragedy will make our nation safer." --Jeff Joseph, AILA President bit.ly/44CuaQT
Another example of the Trump Administration nonsensical policy changes that will harm businesses, workers, and families: bit.ly/4hzMsrf
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...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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...
"Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible" www.law360.com/access-to-ju...
Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible - Law360
As the Trump administration follows through on campaign promises to arrest and deport millions, immigrants are increasingly finding that hiring an immigration lawyer is impossible. And without lawyers...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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...
"Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible" www.law360.com/access-to-ju...
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
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...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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
I am quoted in this article about the quite literal militarization of the immigration courts. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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
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September 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I am quoted in this article about the quite literal militarization of the immigration courts. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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"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
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.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"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
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
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...
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September 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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
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September 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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” [email protected] President Jeff Joseph. bit.ly/42jDxUs
AILA: BIA’s Decision Ignores Decades of Precedent, Stripping Immigration Judges of Bond Authority
AILA President Jeff Joseph and Executive Director Ben Johnson respond to the BIA decision in <em>Matter of Yajure Hurtado</em> noting that "This decision will put billions of taxpayer dollars in the p...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"This decision will put billions of taxpayer dollars in the pockets of private prison companies and irredeemably damage American families, businesses, and communities” [email protected] President Jeff Joseph. bit.ly/42jDxUs
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
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...
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July 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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
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
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...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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
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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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.
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June 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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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@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
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...
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June 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
@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
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 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...
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April 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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
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
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...
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March 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
Think Immigration: Trying to Read the Tea Leaves: EB-5 Visas and President Trump’s “Gold Card” Idea
In this blog post, AILA members Kripa Upadhyay, Jennnifer Hermansky, Kristal Ozmun and Phuong Le lay out the possible path for President Trump to implement the "gold card" visa and what EB-5 clients a...
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March 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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
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
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...
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February 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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
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: 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...
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February 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
"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
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...
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February 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
"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
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 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...
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February 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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...
The President plans to "implement the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, last used to justify internment camps for people of Japanese, German and Italian descent during World War Two. The move...could allow him to bypass due process rights and rapidly remove migrants."
Trump expected to invoke obscure 18th century wartime law for mass deportations
Donald Trump wants to deport immigrants alleged to be gang members without court hearing using the Alien Enemies Act.
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February 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Trump plans to implement the 1798 Alien Enemies Act bsky.app/profile/aila...
Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship EO bsky.app/profile/aila...
"The nationwide preliminary injunction from US District Judge Deborah Boardman is a significant ruling against Trump’s Day 1 order, which was swiftly met with legal challenges and put on hold days later by a separate judge."
Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship | CNN Politics
A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship, saying it’s likely unconstitutional and “runs counter to our nation’s 250...
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February 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Take action: tell Congress to vote NO on bills that harm our communities bsky.app/profile/aila...
America needs an orderly and efficient system that protects families, harnesses the economic benefits of immigration, and ensures fairness and due process. TAKE ACTION & tell Congress to vote NO on bills that harm our communities: bit.ly/3WOyU1X
Take Action: Tell Congress to Enact Real Solutions
Congress is set to vote on bills that claim to protect public safety, but in reality, will undermine law enforcement and public safety, and hurt immigrant communities. These bills offer no orderly, ef...
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February 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Take action: tell Congress to vote NO on bills that harm our communities bsky.app/profile/aila...
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: 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...
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January 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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