Ira Mehlman

Ira joined FAIR in 1986 with experience as a journalist, professor of journalism, special assistant to Gov. Richard Lamm (Colorado), and press secretary of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. His columns have appeared in National Review, LA Times, NY Times, Washington Post, Newsweek, and more. He is an experienced TV and radio commentator.

Recent Articles

Sunset on the border wall
September 15, 2020

Supreme Court Green Lights Use of Defense Dollars for Border Wall; Appellate Court Allows Congress to Sue, However
Map of the United States
September 15, 2020

News from Our State and Local Operations (NL 2009)
United States Census 2020 Form
September 15, 2020

Executive Order Takes Aim at Ensuring Fair Representation
Airport with coronavirus banner
September 15, 2020

House Approves the NO BAN Act, Which Blocks the President from Imposing Travel Restrictions
Man working in factory
September 15, 2020

FAIR’s Efforts to Protect American Workers Reflected in Latest Trump Executive Order

Published Opinions

Border security standing on their post
August 24, 2020

House Democrats Are Beginning To Recognize The Value Of A Secure Border
Border security standing on their post
August 24, 2020

Democrats’ Funding of Border Wall is More than a $1.4 Billion Gesture
Unfinished construction on border wall
August 24, 2020

Nonpartisan immigration report shows how THESE policies are hurting Americans
ICE officer speaking to group of people
August 24, 2020

First They Came For ICE, Then They Came For The Rule Of Law
President Trump and Executive Staff
August 18, 2020

Executive Order On Immigration Does Little To Aid Reeling American Workers