IAJE Policy reports

This page serves as IAJE’s public archive of legislative updates, and federal news related to IAJE’s work. It serves as a reference hub for tracking policy changes, analyzing new regulations, and understanding how government decisions impact our communities. Use this archive to stay informed and access reliable sources for advocacy, research, and education.

Esta página sirve como archivo público de IAJE con informes de políticas, actualizaciones legislativas y noticias federales relacionadas con el trabajo de IAJE. Sirve como centro de referencia para dar seguimiento a los cambios en las políticas, analizar nuevas regulaciones y comprender cómo las decisiones gubernamentales impactan a nuestras comunidades. Utilice este archivo para mantenerse informado y acceder a fuentes confiables para la promoción, la investigación y la educación.

Mandesha Thornton 10/17/25 Mandesha Thornton 10/17/25

Policy Update 10/16/25

Mandesha Thornton 10/2/25 Mandesha Thornton 10/2/25

Policy UpDate: 10/2/25

A Shutdown has occurred. What does this mean?, Past Shutdown Action Items via NILC:

Mandesha Thornton 9/24/25 Mandesha Thornton 9/24/25

Policy Update: 9/24/25

Executive Actions & the Courts, California Governor Newsom New Immigration Bills, New Resources, Possible Government Shutdown

Mandesha Thornton 9/17/25 Mandesha Thornton 9/17/25

Policy Update: 9/17/25

Executive Actions & the Courts, ICE Flight Monitor – August 2025 Report, Litigation: Third-Country Removals & “Chain Deportation”, Congressional Updates

Mandesha Thornton 9/9/25 Mandesha Thornton 9/9/25

Policy Update: 9/9/25

DHS/ICE Fine Policy Updates, Legal Updates, Legislative & Policy Actions

Mandesha Thornton 9/2/25 Mandesha Thornton 9/2/25

Policy update: 9/2/25

Support for TPS for Haiti, Executive Actions & Court Updates, Legislative Update: Congress Still in Recess

Mandesha Thornton 8/27/25 Mandesha Thornton 8/27/25

Policy update: 8/27/25

Everglades Detention Center Closure, 287(g) Program Updates, TPS for Haitians – Congressional Amicus Brief, Infant Mortality Public Health Emergency. Maternal Health Conference 2025, Mississippi Economic Development: Third Data Center Project

Mandesha Thornton 8/20/25 Mandesha Thornton 8/20/25

Policy Update: 8/20/25

Deployment of National Guard & Militarization in D.C. Updates, Sanctuary Jurisdictions Receive DOJ Letters, Detention Expansion: ICE Plans to Double Capacity

Mandesha Thornton 8/13/25 Mandesha Thornton 8/13/25

Policy Update: 8/13/25

Trump Declares Crime Emergency in Washington, D.C., Immigration: Changes to Visa Program and Child Status Protection Act, Immigration Detention Expansion at Military Bases, Everglades Expansion Halted by Lawsuit

Mandesha Thornton 7/8/25 Mandesha Thornton 7/8/25

Policy Update: 7/8/25

Reconciliation Bill, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Funding, Tax Code and Medical Benefit Changes, Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Health Coverage Programs

Mandesha Thornton 6/27/25 Mandesha Thornton 6/27/25

Urgent Update: 06/27/25

Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

Mandesha Thornton 6/24/25 Mandesha Thornton 6/24/25

Policy Update: 6/24/25

House Reconciliation Bill, Bills in the House Expanding Deportability

Mandesha Thornton 6/17/25 Mandesha Thornton 6/17/25

Policy Update: 6/17/25

House Reconciliation Bill, Senate Reconciliation Version, Immigration Enforcement Funding Comparison, H.R. 875: Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025

Mandesha Thornton 6/11/25 Mandesha Thornton 6/11/25

Update policy: 6/11/25

Immigration Court & Legal Resources, Pending Legislation & Policy, Enforcement Updates

Mandesha Thornton 5/9/25 Mandesha Thornton 5/9/25

Policy Update: 5/9/25

DHS Self-Deportation Policy, Haiti Gang Designations, Immigration Registration Process, South Sudan TPS Extension, Legal Cases

Mandesha Thornton 4/23/25 Mandesha Thornton 4/23/25

Policy Update: 4/23/25

Key Legislative Developments, Administrative Policies, Registration Requirements, Enforcement Updates, Important Resources

Mandesha Thornton 4/16/25 Mandesha Thornton 4/16/25

Policy Update: 4/16/25

Congressional Actions, Immigration & Parole Updates, IRS-DHS MOU & ICE Access