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

United States map with state of California highlighted
January 06, 2021

News from Our State and Local Operations (NL2101)
Alejandro Mayorkas
January 06, 2021

Alejandro Mayorkas, Architect of DACA, Tapped to be DHS Secretary
Construction on border wall
January 06, 2021

Border Wall Construction Likely to Be Halted, Just When It’s Needed Most
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
January 06, 2021

What a Biden-Harris Administration Might Mean for Immigration Policy
Joe Biden
January 06, 2021

FAIR Exit Poll Shows Biden Has No Mandate to Blow the Doors Off Immigration

Published Opinions

Border wall in Mexico
December 29, 2020

Biden Immigration Policy — ‘America Last,’ Or America Not At All?
Man walking toward the border
November 23, 2020

Will Biden shut down the country and throw open the borders?
Immigrants walking in the night
November 02, 2020

Children Separated from Families is a Tragedy, But Trump Policy is Not Entirely to Blame
President Trump meeting at a military based.
October 05, 2020

The Left Doesn’t Just Oppose Merit-Based Immigration, They Openly Embrace Failure
Border security standing on their post
August 24, 2020

House Democrats Are Beginning To Recognize The Value Of A Secure Border