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.
Policy Update: 3/25/2026
ICE deployed to airports (during DHS shutdown), TPS: Syria + Haiti terminations temporarily halted; Supreme Court taking the case, Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS Secretary
Policy Update: 3/17/2026
DHS Funding Shutdown, Congressional Action Items This Week, Expanded Deportation Authority Bills (House votes this week), Mark Wayne Mullen DHS Secretary confirmation hearing
Policy Update: 3/3/2026
DHS Funding Fight and House Hearings, New Anti-Sanctuary Bill (House Judiciary Committee Vote), FY26 DHS Spending Bill (House Vote Expected),
Policy Update: 2/17/26
TPS Terminations for Nepal, Nicaragua, and Honduras, TPS Termination for Yemen, Withdrawal of Federalized National Guard Troops, Third-Country Deportations to Cameroon, Anti-Sanctuary Legislation – Advocacy Alert
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
Policy Update: 1/28/26
Federal / Congressional Update: DHS Funding and Shutdown Risk, Mississippi: HB 2 Update
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
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
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
Policy Update: 10/30/25
Executive Actions and the Courts, Detention Developments, Federal Shutdown Impacts
Policy Update: 10/16/25
Government Shutdown Update, Jackson City budget for public safety initiatives.
Policy Update: 10/2/25
A Shutdown has occurred. What does this mean?, Past Shutdown Action Items via NILC:
Policy Update: 9/24/25
Executive Actions & the Courts, California Governor Newsom New Immigration Bills, New Resources, Possible Government Shutdown
Policy Update: 9/17/25
Executive Actions & the Courts, ICE Flight Monitor – August 2025 Report, Litigation: Third-Country Removals & “Chain Deportation”, Congressional Updates
Policy Update: 9/9/25
DHS/ICE Fine Policy Updates, Legal Updates, Legislative & Policy Actions
Policy Update: 9/2/25
Support for TPS for Haiti, Executive Actions & Court Updates, Legislative Update: Congress Still in Recess
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
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