
Shannon Shepherd
Shannon Shepherd is the chair of the media committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she advocates for the rights and interests of immigrants. In a recent news article, she emphasized the increasing difficulties faced by travelers returning to the U.S., highlighting concerns about the discretionary powers of customs officers and the potential for entry denial based on past infractions or social media activity.
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Shannon Shepherd, an immigration lawyer, said she and other lawyers were revising longstanding advice about domestic air travel.
Trump’s mass deportation drive has sent arrests surging at US airportsThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-29
Shannon Shepherd, chair of the media committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, discusses the uncertainty of re-entry into the US for travelers.
US Visa News: Anyone who isn't a US citizen should think twice before traveling outside especially if...: Experts warn amid crackdownThe Times of India·
India· 2025-04-05







