Latest Immigration News Latest Immigration News USCIS Restores Pathway to a Green Card for TPS Holders 07.11.2022, 23:23:41 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new policy memorandum on July 1 that eliminated a barrier for many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients and restored a pathway many have used to obtain a green card. It also provides… Florida and Texas Escalate Their War on Migrants 07.09.2022, 00:01:35 Since President Biden took office, he has faced attacks on his handling of the border from Governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Ron DeSantis of Florida. Both states brought lawsuits against Biden’s efforts to reverse Trump administration policies, with … Immigrant Rights Look Very Different After the Latest Supreme Court Term 07.11.2022, 23:23:41 Recent decisions by the Supreme Court have roiled the immigrant rights community. Though many decisions weren’t surprising given the conservative majority on the Court, the decisions touch on a wide range of issues—from federal court review of detenti… This Independence Day, Local Communities Lead on Celebrating Immigrants 07.06.2022, 00:36:05 As communities across the United States came together this past weekend to commemorate and reflect upon our country’s independence, the holiday holds special significance for one group in particular: newly sworn-in citizens. Immigrants who are lucky e… Supreme Court Permits Biden to Terminate ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program 06.30.2022, 23:20:35 Almost a year after the Supreme Court allowed a federal judge in Texas to order the Biden administration to restart the so-called “Migrant Protection Protocols” (MPP), the Supreme Court ruled in the Biden administration’s favor on June 30. The decisio… Immigration and the Power of Storytelling 07.07.2022, 17:49:58 In this blog post, AILA member John Wheaton writes on the power of storytelling in bringing people together and creating community, encouraging his fellow attorneys to consider asking clients to share their stories and increase understanding of the im… SCOTUS Gets it Right: The Biden Administration Can End the Inhumane Remain in Mexico Program 07.06.2022, 17:57:39 AILA Policy and Practice Counsel Amy Grenier describes the recent Supreme Court decision, affirming the Biden administration can indeed end the inhumane Remain in Mexico/Migrant Protection Protocols implemented by the Trump administration, and preview… U.S. Immigration Law – Looking Back 30+ Years 06.13.2022, 23:19:54 Long-time AILA member Michael Davis shares insights from his decades of practice, including the impact of 245(i) and some reflections on processes and procedures from years past, as part of our final blog post series celebrating AILA’s 75 years.