AILA New England ChapterMar 17
What is the public charge ground of inadmissibility and what’s next for immigrants accessing public benefits? This new #ThinkImmigration blog post dives into the history of the public charge rule and current state of play. https://bit.ly/4taDoOv
Think Immigration: Why We Have Concerns About What the Trump Administration Considers a Public Charge

AILA Member Jason Levy reviews the history relating to who may be considered a “public charge” and highlights the significant concerns AILA raised to implementing the new rule, including among other things, lack of clear and reasoned standards and violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.

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AILA New England ChapterMar 12
"As mandatory detention policies expand, habeas corpus remains vital to preserving individual liberty, especially when administrative bond review is unavailable." Read more on the AILA #ThinkImmigration blog. https://bit.ly/4ro3TP7
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.

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AILA New England ChapterFeb 24
The numbers don’t lie: the Trump Administration's immigration agenda is a costly, chaotic failure that’s undermining our Constitution and our national interest. AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson gives the stats to back it up on #ThinkImmigration https://bit.ly/3OHymK5
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.”

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AILA New England ChapterJan 23
"Behind every approved or denied petition is someone who had to believe in a future they could not yet see." Such a powerful line from an equally powerful #ThinkImmigration blog post by fellow AILA member Yalda Hajavi. https://bit.ly/3NXpKi2
Think Immigration: The Spiritual Dimension of the Immigration Journey

AILA member Yalda Hajavi reflects on the spiritual aspect of the immigration journey, writing that “anyone who has lived through the process knows that it’s also an internal journey—one that demands patience, resilience, and a deep sense of purpose.”

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AILA New England ChapterDec 10
A new #ThinkImmigration blog post by AILA DOS Committee Member Daniel Parisi explains why State Department human rights reports matter for immigration and implications for immigration practitioners. Great insights in the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4a9CAmG
Think Immigration: When the State Department’s Human Rights Reports Become Political Tools”

AILA DOS Committee Member Daniel Parisi describes changes to State Department reports on human rights, and how the consequences are troubling: if country-condition evidence becomes less complete, the factual basis of asylum, withholding, CAT, and humanitarian-based applications may be undermined.

AILA New England ChapterDec 3
Two specific pieces of legislation would create a more effective and equitable immigration judiciary: the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, introduced today, and the Real Courts Rule of Law Act of 2022. AILA explains on #ThinkImmigration https://bit.ly/49QtrPJ
Think Immigration: Enhancing Justice: The Crucial Role of the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

AILA Practice and Policy Counsel Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres details the recently introduced Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act and how the bill is a crucial step towards a fairer and more just immigration court system

AILA New England ChapterNov 19
All-American Story is a multimedia project highlighting the myriad immigrant voices that make up the rich tapestry of who we are as a nation. Fellow AILA member Angelo Paparelli describes the project and how you can get involved #ThinkImmigration https://bit.ly/3JXYLBy
Think Immigration: Immigrants and Immigration Attorneys Add to the Tapestry that is the “All-American Story”

In this blog post, AILA member Angelo Paparelli describes the multimedia “All-American Story” launching on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2025 and invites immigrants and immigration attorneys to add to the tapestry; the post includes an embedded video interview with producer Amy Friedman.

AILA New England ChapterOct 31
Heather powerfully describes what immigration attorneys & our clients are facing in the current climate: staying brave is harder than ever. But together we will support one another & continue the fight for a fair & just immigration system #ThinkImmigration https://bit.ly/3WxICpa
Staying Brave is Hard for Immigrants and Attorneys Alike

AILA Elected Director Heather Prendergast describes a recent consultation that deeply affected her as a young Venezuelan couple faces detention and removal after a routine traffic stop upended their lives.

AILA New England ChapterOct 24
What's new in the AILA Law Journal? Cyrus Mehta, Editor-in-Chief of the Law Journal, describes the key topics from articles published in the newly released Fall 2025 issue #ThinkImmigration bit.ly/3L5k9F5
AILA New England ChapterOct 22
The National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP) is vital to ensuring due process and has made the immigration courts run more efficiently. Congress should move to enact legislation that permanently protects this program. #ThinkImmigration https://bit.ly/43kAV9u
Think Immigration: Protect Due Process for Immigrants who Cannot Represent Themselves in Court: It Just Makes Cents

AILA Member Michael Vastine describes the Administration's efforts to de-fund the National Qualified Representative Program - providing legal counsel to detained immigrants who cannot competently represent themselves - and the need to permanently protect this efficient and proven program.