The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a significant case concerning the U.S. government’s ability to limit asylum claim processing at ports of entry. ReutersAt issue is the so-called “metering” policy under which officials at the U.S.–Mexico border could turn asylum­seekers away before their claims were formally processed. That policy was developed during the administration of…

AMLA is pleased to announce that our member, Ali Ilahi, has received his official letter from the State Bar of New York, confirming that he has successfully passed the bar exam! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ali and wish him continued success in this noble yet challenging profession. May Allah bless him abundantly and allow his talents to serve…

A report published on October 23, 2025 by Reuters details how two U.S. federal judges acknowledged that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting court decisions contributed to errors. (Reuters) What happened Why it matters If you like, I can pull in additional commentary from judicial scholars or track how other jurisdictions are handling…

On September 29, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued an order approving amendments to the rules of court governing the bar exam, attorney admissions, and attorney civility. newsroom.courts.ca.gov+1 These changes follow earlier proposals and a public‐comment period from earlier in the year. newsroom.courts.ca.gov+1 What has changed? The approved amendments affect several aspects of the admissions process for attorneys…

The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the “Junk Fees Rule”) is now in effect.The rule applies to businesses that offer or advertise live-event tickets or short-term lodging. If including the price for tickets of lodging in ads or offers, businesses subject to the rule must state upfront the total price, which…

On June 6, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that a pending application for Temporary Protected Status generally will not warrant a grant of administrative closure.  There is multiple exceptions to that rule. (For full details, find the full BIA decision here)

We, the members of the Ahmadiyya Lawyers Association USA (AMLA), humbly express our profound sadness on the passing of Advocate Mujeeb ur Rahman, a legal titan and exemplar for so many of us, and offer our deepest condolences to the bereaving family. Mr. Rahman was a distinguished jurist, eminent Islamic scholar, courageous advocate, eloquent orator,…