named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
AILA Law Journal
Peer-reviewed publication offering in-depth legal analysis on immigration law and policy, with a focus on executive power and due process.
Daily Immigration News Clips
Aggregates national and local media coverage of major immigration law developments to inform practitioners.
Featured Issues
Curates resources and advocacy tools on key topics including asylum, H-1B caps, denaturalization, and immigration court reform.
Rule of Law Task Force (AROL)
Defends the immigration bar and judicial process, safeguards the right to counsel, and responds to threats against the practice of immigration law.
Think Immigration Blog
Provides expert analysis and commentary on current immigration law issues, policy changes, and legal strategies by AILA members.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for fair and humane immigration policiesEngages in policy advocacy to promote fair, reasonable, and humane U.S. immigration laws and procedures, including responses to federal rule changes, threats to citizenship rights, asylum protections, and administrative enforcement actions. Advocacy efforts are informed by the expertise of over 18,000 member attorneys and include public statements, resource compilation, and support for legislative initiatives such as the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Direct legal support services for immigration practitioners and clientsProvides direct-service tools and systems to support immigration legal practice, including credential evaluations and expert opinions through a multidisciplinary faculty, online access to legal databases via AILALink and Fastcase, up-to-date compliance resources for H-1B filings, and centralized access to primary-source documents, court decisions, and policy updates.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Professional development and capacity building for immigration practitionersOffers comprehensive educational programs, training, and practice resources for immigration attorneys, paralegals, law students, and international practitioners. Activities include continuing legal education (CLE) via conferences, webinars, and OnDemand courses; ethics consultations; specialized training for removal proceedings and ICE representation; and support tools for adapting to changing administrations and enforcement environments.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Publication and dissemination of immigration law research and analysisProduces peer-reviewed legal publications, including the biannual AILA Law Journal, books, toolboxes, newsletters, and analytical reports on U.S. and global immigration law. Maintains a research library and digital platforms providing access to statutes, regulations, case law, policy guidance, and original research such as the "Protection Promised" report and Research Center for Afghan client assistance.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognition of excellence in immigration lawHonors individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to immigration law and practice through annual awards presented at the AILA Annual Conference.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$197K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$144K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$35K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$266K
Cash$266K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$266K
Liquid reserves22.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.2%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- AILA Rule of Law Task Force Coalition — Internal task force focused on defending the legal profession and protecting due process in immigration courts.
- AfghanEvac Partner — Collaborated on the launch of "Protection Promised," a report with primary sources for use in immigration cases involving Afghan clients.
- American Bar Association Network — Recognizes ABA-accredited law professors as eligible for membership.
- American Immigration Council Partner — Partner organization with which AILA shares job postings and likely collaborates on immigration-related initiatives.
- Asylum Law Clinic at Southwestern Law School Partner — Recognized with the 2026 Arthur C. Helton Memorial Human Rights Award for outstanding service in advancing human rights.
- Capital Good Fund Partner — Nonprofit partner that offers immigration clients loan services for immigration costs, promoted as a benefit to AILA members.
- Carnegie Evaluations Partner — Provides credential evaluations and expert opinions in immigration cases through a collaboration with AILA.
- Fastcase’s Full Court Press Partner — Partner in publishing the AILA Law Journal.
- Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN) Partner — Recipient of the 2026 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in providing pro bono representation.
- Immigrant Justice Corps Partner — Recipient of the 2026 Robert E. Juceam Founders Award for having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy.
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IMMIGRATION LAWYERS Network — Identified as the New York chapter of the national association
- Trump Administration Government — Subject of public statements and policy responses regarding immigration rules.
- USCIS Government — Referenced in analysis of National Interest Waiver RFEs and regulatory expectations.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Knowledge Production by Practitioners for Practitionersmethodology: practitioner-led_knowledge_sharingBy curating research, publishing practice guidance, and disseminating timely updates authored and reviewed by practicing lawyers, the organization improves legal outcomes because field-relevant, peer-validated knowledge enables more effective representation and consistent application of best practices.
- Policy Advocacy to Strengthen Rule of Law and Due Processmethodology: policy_advocacyBy issuing public statements, advocating for structural reforms (like independent immigration courts), and defending access to legal representation, the organization improves the fairness and integrity of the immigration system because sustained, expert-led advocacy can counter political overreach and institutionalize due process protections.
- Professional Community as Leverage for Legal and Policy Reformmethodology: professional-community-advocacyBy strengthening the capacity, cohesion, and collective voice of immigration attorneys, the organization advances fair immigration law and policy because a well-connected, expert professional community is more effective at shaping legal standards, influencing rulemaking, and mounting coordinated advocacy.