AILA Member Soon Young Joe Kwon urges the AAPI community "to raise our voices not just in celebration of what AAPI communities have built, but loudly and on the record on behalf of every immigrant community standing where we once stood." Link in bio to read on #ThinkImmigration
Resilience and practical strategy matter more than ever. In San Diego next month, the 2026 AILA Annual Conference will bring together leading voices in immigration law and a community that understands the challenges attorneys face every day. Link in bio to register now or visit aila.org/ac26
#AILALawJournal author Vaman Kidambi describes why he focused his piece on the decision of Judge William G. Young in AAUP v. Rubio and the call to uphold justice in the face of adversity. Link in bio to read the full blog; a link to the full article is available in the blog post.
The immigration court system is in crisis and Congress must pass urgent reform to maintain judicial independence, reduce the backlog, and ensure due process. Link in bio to Take Action and Urge Your Representative to Co-Sponsor the Real Courts Rule of Law Act.
New on #ThinkImmigration: Rekha Sharma-Crawford, AILA Second Vice President and member of the AROL Task Force, discusses Matter of Lozada, "a legal decision [that] exposes not merely a flawed rule, but a systemic failure." Link in bio to read the full blog post.
On May 11, 2026, ICE issued a memo containing further restrictions regarding Congressional visits to detention facilities. The memo now mandates that only detained individuals who are identified by name at least two days before the visit and who provide a signed consent form can be visited. The memo was first shared by Rep. Mike Levin who received it on May 11 when he and Rep. Sara Jacobs conducted an unannounced visit to the Otey Mesa Detention Center.
Link in bio to read AILA's transcript of the memo and Rep. Levin's photos of the document.
"Detained by Design" examines the growing use of AI–driven risk assessment tools in U.S. immigration enforcement, focusing on ICE’s “Hurricane Score” within the Alternatives to Detention program. Link in bio to read the #AILALawJournal article by Abhilasha Khanal.
The latest issue of the AILA Law Journal is definitely timely with a focus on "examining the different dimensions of the expansion of executive power and offering practical strategies for representing clients in the face of that power." READ more via link in bio.
In this blog post, part of a series by AILA's Rule of Law (AROL) Task Force members, Task Force Chair Jerry Grzeca describes its purpose focused on "defending our profession, protecting judicial process, and safeguarding the right to counsel for all." Link in bio.
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS end soon for the 2026 AILA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA, on June 17–20! Don't miss this opportunity to recharge, sharpen your expertise, and fortify the bonds that strengthen our community. Link in bio to register now.
It's #AILAWellBeingWeek! This week is an opportunity for lawyers, paralegals, and law students to prioritize well-being & build skills that can be utilized year-round. AILA members: Link in bio to check out the full lineup of events from AILA’s Well-Being Committee.
![New on #ThinkImmigration: Rekha Sharma-Crawford, AILA Second Vice President and member of the AROL Task Force, discusses Matter of Lozada, "a legal decision [that] exposes not merely a flawed rule, but a systemic failure." Link in bio to read the full blog post.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727587273192667174028_0_e4672c46d52e938246e7f39a1017c47e.jpg?o=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&h=7c2ee361f40ce367c25f6365813a6a9c)
