'[Judge] Altman said on Wednesday the law is likely invalid because it 'extends beyond the state's authority to make arrests for violations of federal #immigrationlaw and, in so doing, intrudes into territory that's preempted' by U.S. law.'
reuters.com/world/us/us-ju…

AILA recognizes Allen Orr Jr. Esq. with the 2024 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda: aila.org/library/aila-p…

WATCH Mr. Orr's acceptance video here: youtu.be/O0OJgCUKxdM?si…

'Employers have long sought to help fill their labor needs through immigration reform... The coalition argues Biden can do more through executive action under current law, including by expanding work permits to spouses of US citizens.'
cnn.com/2024/05/23/pol…

Americans want solutions - not partisanship - to do that Congress must go beyond the border and make the country stronger

1) path to relief for people who are undocumented - especially families and Dreamers
2) more legal pathways

'[AILA] told the court that people at risk of being 'swept up' by the new [Iowa] state law include those the federal government has protected from deportation.'
law360.com/publicpolicy/a…

#BREAKING : Federal Court blocks key provision of #FL #SB1718 , preventing thousands from facing felony charges for transporting immigrants. Our Deputy Legal Director, Emma Winger, says: 'This means freedom from fear and increased safety for families.'
Read+:americanimmigrationcouncil.org/news/federal-c…

AILA knows that the border must be addressed, and it can’t be done in isolation. In this NEW policy brief, AILA sets forth solutions for Congress and President Biden to modernize America’s #immigration system: aila.org/library/policy…

'The goal of the new program is to act as a buffer for new arrivals who have to wait six months for a work permit after applying for #asylum under federal law, using that time to prepare migrants for their new life.'
apnews.com/article/denver…

'Many economists and business leaders say the job market would suffer from mass deportations of people already working here, especially in sectors like construction and agriculture.'
wapo.st/44NAVOR

If implemented, a new “Parole in Place” could provide work permits and deportation protection for eligible spouses of U.S. citizens. Learn more about this potential program and how to protect your family from false promises here: youtube.com/watch?v=_vRDyB… #ParoleforSpouses

'U.S. Department of Justice letter says Oklahoma's state law is preempted by federal law and violates the U.S. Constitution. It also points out Oklahoma’s new law is like [ #SB4 ] in Texas.'
oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…

'The administration this month already rolled out new actions to speed up the asylum system. And now Biden is expected to announce a new policy that gives him the authority to 'shut down' the border in between ports of entry.'
politico.com/newsletters/we…

“In addition to navigating your client’s trauma and carrying their hopes of a future in the United States, you can be fighting an uphill battle against the government just to get their case heard fairly.' - AILA's Amy R. Grenier
nytimes.com/2024/05/19/us/…

📰🇺🇸 Recent reports suggest potential executive actions for temporary legal status for undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. No official plans yet! Stay informed. 📜 #Immigration #StayInformed
aila.org/library/what-w…

“There are backlogs not just in [ #immigration ] court, but across all different parts of immigration... The court backlog would clear itself a bit if some of these other parts of immigration weren’t also backlogged.”
blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/16/lif…

'The Biden administration plans to speed up court cases for some recently arrived migrants who are seeking #asylum ... Immigrant advocates and attorneys have previously raised concerns over rushing asylum cases and undermining #dueprocess .'
cnn.com/2024/05/16/pol…

'Expanding the Schedule A list isn’t seen as a panacea—overall green cards would remain limited by statutory caps. But it would offer more employers the opportunity to complete the process for sponsoring workers more quickly.'
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-re…

'Grassroots efforts by veterans and frontline civilians, he said, not only kept the [ #AfghanAdjustmentAct ] alive but helped expand support across the partisan aisle.'
thewarhorse.org/afghan-adjustm…