About AILA Texas

Founded in 1946, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national bar association of attorneys who practice and teach immigration law. The AILA Texas Chapter includes among its members immigration attorneys from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, as well as other AILA members with an interest in practicing in those states.

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Liaison Updates – Dallas EOIR and Ft. Worth Adjudication Center

Includes courts, contacts, and WebEx preferences. Courtesy Dallas EOIR Liaison Amanda Doom.

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2026 Fall Chapter Conference

The 2026 Fall Chapter Conference is coming to Santa Fe, New Mexico! Conference registration is now open as of Monday, July 27, at 8 a.m. Central time. Early bird ticket...

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Fall Chapter Conference in Santa Fe

August 6, 2026

Registration for our 2026 Fall Chapter Conference in Santa Fe, NM, is open! Early bird pricing is in effect until September 1. Order your tickets and reserve a hotel room now.
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Free NIHI In-Person Habeas Training – University of Denver Sturm College of Law

August 6, 2026

Apply by August 7 for the free National Immigration Habeas Institute in-person training at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, September 28–29. You must agree to litigate one pro bono habeas case for a client or referral.
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Free ILRC/American Gateways Removal Defense CLE – Navigating Removal Proceedings

August 6, 2026

Register by August 18 for in-person removal defense training on August 25–26, sponsored by Immigrant Legal Resource Center and American Gateways. Priority to nonprofits and pro bono partners. Up to 11 CLE hours.
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AILA Rome Webinar – Setting Up a Practice in the EMEA

August 6, 2026

Join the AILA Rome Chapter on August 19 for a unique, informative zoom webinar. Register in advance to receive the link.
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AILA Survey – Government Obstruction of Access to Clients

August 3, 2026

AILA is seeking examples from immigration attorneys for an advocacy report examining instances in which immigration agencies and related entities have obstructed attorney access to clients. Please contribute your experierences.
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