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Each year, it is AILA’s distinct pleasure to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations who have achieved excellence in immigration law. Our Annual Awards are bestowed in up to 11 categories: Advancing the Practice of Immigration Law; Advocacy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Rights; Litigation; Media Leadership; Mentorship; Pro Bono; AILA Service Excellence; Teaching; and Young Lawyers. Additionally, the Founders Award is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy in the preceding period.
Meet Our 2023 Award Recipients
- Hannah Cartwright
2023 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda - UndocuBlack Network
2023 Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award for outstanding service in advancing the cause of human rights - Ban Al-Wardi and Maria C. Chavez
2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence in the immigration legal profession - Amy Nice
2023 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law - Karla McKanders
2023 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award - AILA Amicus Committee
2023 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for excellence in litigation in the field of immigration law
Committee Members: Jonathan Weinberg, David Zimmer, Shane Ellison, Lily Axelrod, Nadia Anguiano, David A. Isaacson, Christina Murdoch, Amalia Wille, Becky Sharpless, Jonah Eaton, Mark R. Barr, Elissa Steglich, Dalia Fuleihan, Rekha Sharma-Crawford, and Sabrina Damast. - Sarah Pitney
2023 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for outstanding contributions made as a young lawyer in the field of immigration and nationality law - Priscilla Alvarez of CNN
2023 Media Leadership Award for outstanding efforts in the media to accurately depict immigration and immigrants - Troutman Pepper
2023 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in providing pro bono representation in the immigration field - Brian S. Green
2023 Sam Williamson Mentor Award for outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance - Palma Yanni
2023 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award for years of outstanding service in advancing the mission, development, and value of AILA for its members and the public it serves - Ira Kurzban
Founders Award, which is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy - 2023 Chapter Awards
- 2023 President’s Commendations
Russell Abrutyn, James W. Austin, Maria Theresa Baldini-Potermin, Dan H. Berger, C. Lynn Calder, Rex Chen, James P. Chesser, David W. Cook, Sandra Feist, Ellen Freeman, Amanda Bethea Keaveny, Vincent W. Lau, Daniel Melo, Jennifer Minear, Spojmie Ahmady Nasiri, Andrew K. Nietor, Adriel D. Orozco, Sarah Owings, Rachel M. Self, Margaret D. Stock, Carlina Tapia-Ruano, and Wendy S. Wayne
See Past Award Winners
AILA Chapter Awards | Advocacy Award | Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award | Congressional Leadership Award | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recognition Award | Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award | Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award | Jack Wasserman Memorial Award | Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award | Media Leadership Award | Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award | Sam Williamson Mentor Award | Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award | The Robert E. Juceam Founders Award | President's Commendations
Browse the Annual Awards collection
Executive Order on Addressing Actions of South Africa
On 2/7/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14204, “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa,” stating that it is U.S. policy to promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees, as long as South Africa continues “unjust and immoral practices.” (90 FR 9497, 2/12/25)
USCIS Notice of Termination of 2023 Designation of Venezuela for TPS
USCIS notice that the DHS Secretary is terminating the 10/3/23 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation of Venezuela, effective 4/7/25. This termination determination does not apply to the 2021 designation of Venezuela for TPS, which remains in effect until 9/10/25. (90 FR 9040, 2/5/25)
USCIS Notice of Vacatur of 2025 TPS Decision for Venezuela
USCIS notice that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has decided to vacate the 1/10/25 decision of former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding TPS for Venezuela, which had extended the 2023 designation of Venezuela for TPS for 18 months, among other actions. Effective immediately. (90 FR 8805, 2/3/25)
Executive Order on Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism
On 1/29/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14188 that, among other actions, directs certain heads of agencies to include in reports to the president recommendations to familiarize colleges and universities with the grounds for inadmissibility under INA §212(a)(3). (90 FR 8847, 2/3/25)
Executive Order Designating Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
On 1/22/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14175 directing the Secretary of State to take all appropriate action, consistent with INA §219, with regard to designating Ansar Allah as a terrorist organization (FTO), among other actions. (90 FR 8639, 1/31/25)
Executive Order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
This executive order (EO) revokes certain existing AI policies and directives following the revocation of a 10/30/23 EO that recommended policies to facilitate access to O-1, EB-1, EB-2, and entrepreneur parole visa options for foreign nationals with AI expertise. (90 FR 8741, 1/31/25)
Executive Order on U.S. Border Security
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14165 that calls for a number of DHS and DOD measures, including physical barriers; increased border personnel; expanded detention; Remain in Mexico policies; ceasing use of CBP One; terminating parole programs; and more. (90 FR 8467, 1/30/25)
Executive Order on the Military Prioritizing U.S. Border Security
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14167, which calls on DOD to assign USNORTHCOM the mission of sealing U.S. borders by repelling unlawful mass migration, narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, and other criminal activities. (90 FR 8613, 1/30/25)
Presidential Memo on Adjustments to U.S. Trade Policy
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued a memorandum calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to commence public consultations ahead of the 2026 review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and assess the impact of the USMCA on American workers, farmers, ranchers, and others. (90 FR 8471, 1/30/25)
Executive Order Suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14163 that, among other actions, suspends the U.S. Refugee Assistance Program (USRAP) effective at 12:01am (ET) on 1/27/25. (90 FR 8459, 1/30/25)
Executive Order on Enhancing Visa Vetting and Screening
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14161 to further enhance the vetting and screening processes across agencies all relevant federal agencies for purposes of visa issuance. (90 FR 8451, 1/30/25)
EOIR 30-Day Notice and Extension of Comment Period on Form EOIR-40
EOIR 30-day notice and extension of the comment period on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-40, Application for Suspension of Deportation, originally announced at 89 FR 91786 on 11/20/24. Comments are now due 3/3/25. (90 FR 8535, 1/30/25)
Executive Order on Women and Gender
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14168, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” stating among other things that it is U.S. policy to recognize two sexes, male and female. (90 FR 8615, 1/30/25)
Presidential Proclamation Declaring a National Emergency at the U.S. Southern Border
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Proclamation 10886 declaring a national emergency at the southern border of the United States. (90 FR 8327, 1/29/25)
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry at the Southern Border
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Proclamation 10888, which identifies asylum seekers seeking entry at the southern border as an “invasion” against which the states need “protection,” and suspends physical entry until the president determines that the “invasion” has ended. (90 FR 8333, 1/29/25)
DHS Notice of Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens
DHS notice titled “Notice of Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens,” which provides the text of the Acting Secretary of DHS’s 1/23/25 “Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens.” (90 FR 8399, 1/29/25)
Executive Order on Enforcement of U.S. Immigration Laws
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14159, which revokes proclamations from President Biden on enforcement, border processing, and family reunification, among others. (90 FR 8443, 1/29/25)
Executive Order on America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14150, which requires the Secretary of State to issue guidance bringing the Department of State’s (DOS) policies, programs, personnel, and operations in line with an America First foreign policy. (90 FR 8337, 1/29/25)
Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14160 denying citizenship to certain persons, including those born from a mother who was unlawfully present in the United States and the father was not a U.S. citizen or LPR at the time of said person’s birth. (90 FR 8449, 1/29/25)
Executive Order Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14157, which orders the Attorney General and DHS Secretary within 14 days of the order to take all appropriate action, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to make operational preparations regarding implementation. (90 FR 8439, 1/29/25)
Executive Order Rescinding Certain EOs and Actions from the Biden Administration
Executive Order (EO) issued on 1/20/25 rescinding and revoking a number of EOs and actions from the Biden Administration, including certain EOs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to voting, climate change, and civil immigration enforcement policies and priorities. (90 FR 8237, 1/28/25)
DHS Notice Designating Noncitizens for Expedited Removal
DHS notice titled “Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal” rescinding a prior 3/21/22 notice and restoring the scope of expedited removal to the fullest extent authorized by Congress. The designation is effective as of 6:00pm (ET) on 1/21/25. (90 FR 8139, 1/24/25)
USCIS Issues Second Correction to Fee Schedule Rule
USCIS published a second correction to a technical error made in the 1/31/24 DHS final rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by USCIS, add fee exemptions, and make changes to certain other immigration benefit request requirements. (90 FR 5519, 1/17/25)
DHS Extends TPS Designation for Sudan
DHS notice extending the designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on 4/20/25 and ending on 10/19/26. The 60-day reregistration period for existing beneficiaries runs from 1/17/25 through 3/18/25. (90 FR 5944, 1/17/25)
DHS Extends TPS Designation for Ukraine
DHS notice extending the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, beginning on 4/20/25 and ending on 10/19/26. The 60-day re-registration period for existing beneficiaries runs from 1/17/25 through 3/18/25. (90 FR 5936, 1/17/25)