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.

Jeannie Le 3/19/26 Jeannie Le 3/19/26

Policy Update: 2/17/26

Jeannie Le 2/4/26 Jeannie Le 2/4/26

Policy Update: 2/4/26

ICE Expands Warrantless Arrest Authority, Federal Court Halts Operation PARRIS, Updates on ICE Warehouse-Style Detention Expansion, Mississippi: HB 2 Update

Jeannie Le 1/28/26 Jeannie Le 1/28/26

Policy Update: 1/28/26

Federal / Congressional Update: DHS Funding and Shutdown Risk, Mississippi: HB 2 Update

Jeannie Le 1/21/26 Jeannie Le 1/21/26

Policy Update: 1/21/26

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia Ending, Immigration Detention Reaches Record High, Mississippi: House Passes Sweeping School Choice Bill (HB 2), Potential Harms of HB 2

Jeannie Le 1/14/26 Jeannie Le 1/14/26

Policy Update: 1/14/26

Anti-Immigrant Bills Advancing in the Minnesota Legislature, New Enforcement Operation Targeting Refugees, Temporary Halt to Ending Family Reunification Parole Programs

Jeannie Le 1/7/26 Jeannie Le 1/7/26

Policy Update: 1/7/26

Organizational Statements on U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela, Court Decision on Temporary Protected Status (TPS), National Guard Deployments Update, Federal Court Allows Limited Sharing of Medicaid Data With ICE, ICE Updates

Mandesha Thornton 12/11/25 Mandesha Thornton 12/11/25

Policy Update: 12/10/25

Public Charge Updates, Trump cancels citizenship ceremony

Mandesha Thornton 12/5/25 Mandesha Thornton 12/5/25

Policy Update: 12/2/25

Public Charge Update, WH Response to DC Shooting

Mandesha Thornton 10/30/25 Mandesha Thornton 10/30/25

Policy Update: 10/30/25

Executive Actions and the Courts, Detention Developments, Federal Shutdown Impacts

Mandesha Thornton 10/16/25 Mandesha Thornton 10/16/25

Policy Update: 10/16/25

Government Shutdown Update, Jackson City budget for public safety initiatives.

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