The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a professional association of attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. The organization was founded in 1946 and is based in Washington, D.C. AILA provides its members with a range of services, including professional development, networking opportunities, and access to legal resources. The organization also works to promote immigration law and policy that is fair, just, and consistent with American values. AILA is committed to providing high-quality legal services to immigrants and their families, and to advocating for the rights of immigrants in the United States.