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Many #immigration lawyers practicing in the early 2000s (and even today!) have a 245(i) story. The latest blog post for #AILA75Years on #ThinkImmigration features @AILANational members’ most dramatic 245(i) stories. READ here: bit.ly/390XirG

“Respect, understanding, listening, and learning make us better lawyers and a better bar organization.” These values guide @AILANational’s DEI Committee. READ about their recent efforts on #ThinkImmigration: bit.ly/3NMEhb2

The @DHSgov Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO) is set apart from other oversight agencies in key ways. On #ThinkImmigration, @AILANational’s @jibanezwhitlock provides an overview of OIDO and takes a look at its second annual report: bit.ly/3wJBtGa

“Our laws require that we give those seeking protection a meaningful chance to claim asylum.” On #ThinkImmigration @AILANational Policy and Practice Counsel @argrenier dives into the #dueprocess concerns with the new interim final rule on #asylum: bit.ly/3sNoKje

“This decision strips non-citizens of an important avenue for relief after incorrect decisions by immigration judges. It does so by ignoring the plain language of the statute.” - @McKJeremy, @AILANational President-Elect: bit.ly/3LhZ9FG

For the special #AILA75Years edition of the #AILALawJournal, @AILANational member Stacy Caplow wrote “The Sinking Immigration Court: Change Course, Save the Ship.” READ Caplow’s blog on #ThinkImmigration for more on #immigration court system reforms: bit.ly/3ytIAnk

There have been challenges with the use of video-teleconferencing in #immigration proceedings – READ @AILANational and @ImmCouncil recommendations to ensure #DueProccess based on detailed feedback offered by practitioners across the nation: bit.ly/3MX6qf1

So proud that 586 of my fellow @AILANational members across the country participated in #AILANDA22. View additional advocacy resources here: aila.org/takeaction WATCH this video for a recap of the day: youtu.be/_4lyVIJHxtM

This announcement is just one step forward, “We also need to see additional resources disbursed to refugee organizations to help them handle the load and offer services when Ukrainians arrive.” ow.ly/RQUL50IP71x @AllenOrrEsq @AILAExecDir

I am glad that the #Bidenadministration designated #TPS4Cameroon but while “the United States has renewed its commitment to humanitarian protection and equity,” more remains to be done. ow.ly/h24550IKQG7

When the “Doyle memo” takes effect April 25, it “should help address the backlogs in immigration court proceedings that are now so severely delayed as to keep asylum seekers and people applying for green cards waiting years for a hearing before the court.” ow.ly/NZnx50ICmq7

I’ll be watching to see the House Judiciary Committee mark up the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act which would create an independent #immigration court this week. WATCH this video with @MckJeremy and @GregChenAILA for a helpful intro: ow.ly/oqap50IB7Cp @AILANational

“Congress and all Americans must ensure the end of the current use of Title 42 is just the beginning.” – READ more from @AllenOrrEsq and @AILAExecDir ow.ly/erCv50IyCLv

Ten years ago, it was rare for a military member to need an immigration lawyer’s assistance when applying for naturalization” but @AILANational member Margaret Stock says things have changed. Learn how you can help America’s soldiers: ow.ly/C5MV50Iwyx1 #ThinkImmigration

After years of anti-immigrant efforts, it’s good to see some positive changes @USCIS and other agencies are taking, but more needs to be done. READ more on #ThinkImmigration from @KidambiLaw and do your part to #HoldUSCISAccountable: ow.ly/q1bX50Ivn6N

“Efficiency cannot be more important than peoples’ lives. We urge the Biden administration to take another look at this rule and work to ensure that due process protections aren’t thrown by the wayside in the name of speed.” - @AILAExecDir @AILANational ow.ly/pZjh50IrJ8b

.@AILANational members sharing their favorite Annual Conference memories in advance of #AILAAC22 as we celebrate #AILA75Years? Can’t wait to read and watch 😊 ow.ly/mP7p50IqqGn

Many countries are stepping up to help refugees but @AllyBolour argues that the U.S. hasn’t yet lived up to our ideals and that “We must end the discriminatory treatment of refugees” – READ more on #ThinkImmigration: ow.ly/ygzy50Ikbl2

Those weekly @AILANational practice success tips can make a big difference in the practice of #immigrationlaw – WATCH to find out the most popular of all time from @Rtrautz @CharityAnas as we celebrate #AILA75Years ow.ly/SZvI50Igb6e

READ about the history of women’s leadership at @AILANational and why past AILA President @JenniferMinear celebrates these accomplishments today on #ThinkImmigration: ow.ly/wism50IcYIp #InternationalWomensDay ow.ly/wism50IcYIp