AILA New England Chapter

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Official Account for AILA New England (members who practice in ME, MA, NH, RI, VT).
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AILA New England ChapterApr 1
The Administration asked SCOTUS to rewrite over 150 years of birthright citizenship precedent, and the skepticism from the Court was unmistakable. The Fourteenth Amendment is clear: children born in the U.S. are U.S. Citizens regardless of parentage. https://bit.ly/4bUVZqE
Think Immigration: The Administration’s Episode of Revisionist History (Takeaways from Trump v. Barbara Oral Argument)

AILA Past President Jeremy McKinney highlighted key questions raised and answers given in Trump v. Barbara before the Supreme Court as the Justices consider whether the “executive order was constitutionally deficient the day it was signed.”

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AILA New England ChapterMar 31
As detention expands & bond hearings disappear, federal court is often the only path to freedom for our clients. Immigration attorneys don’t need to be habeas experts overnight, but we do need to be ready. This gives great info & resources to get started. https://bit.ly/3OcKPpl
Think Immigration: Why Every Immigration Attorney Should Consider Habeas in 2026

AILA Member Brian Chase Malone describes "the simple but stark reality: for a growing number of clients, habeas corpus in federal district court is, in practice, the only path to freedom" and highlights AILA resources to help members be ready when a client's situation requires those skills.

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AILA New England ChapterMar 25
Airports are in crisis, but ICE is not the answer. This continues a dangerous trend of the growing presence of ICE in everyday spaces. As AILA member Andrew Nietor writes, "ICE was not intended to be omnipresent in daily civic life." https://bit.ly/3PxOOx5
Think Immigration: When Convenience Becomes Compromise: Why ICE Does Not Belong in Airport Security

AILA member Andrew Nietor writes about the Trump Administration's deployment of ICE to certain airports: "A delayed flight is frustrating. An unchecked expansion of federal enforcement authority is something else entirely. And that is not a trade worth making."

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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 ChapterMar 6
"Creating an independent immigration court is a critical first step to protecting due process, restoring integrity, and ensuring decisions worthy of the public’s trust.” More from AILA on the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026: https://bit.ly/4b56szf
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.”

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AILA New England ChapterMar 5
When wartime powers are used to detain and deport people without notice or hearings, it erodes the “right to have rights.” In AILA’s Q&A with researcher Jake Alnapulsi, the warning is clear: due process isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of democracy. https://bit.ly/4b6F9Vt
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.

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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 ChapterFeb 20
"Our immigration system—decades out of date and repeatedly weaponized for political gain—no longer serves the country’s needs." That's exactly right. The new AILA policy brief series gives a practical framework & specific policy recommendations. https://bit.ly/4tItZOW
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.

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AILA New England ChapterFeb 19
My local AILA chapter has helped foster connections with colleagues, share important info, and build friendships that make this work easier. Read more about the incredible events hosted by local chapters across the country and how you can get involved! https://bit.ly/4qJAb6Q
Think Immigration: Build Community Close to Home by Engaging with Your Local AILA Chapter

Member Experience Committee members Roman Zelichenko, Whitney Wootton & Elizabeth Wood describe how local chapters help “us meet colleagues, share information, and build real friendships that make our work easier,” as they offer some simple ways to plug in and participate.

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