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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
HHS Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to Forms for Services Provided to UACs
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) requests comments on proposed changes to several forms that allow the Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) program to continue providing services to UACs in ORR care. Comments are due by 5/29/25. (90 FR 17821, 4/29/25)
HHS Comment Request on Revisions to Forms for Potential Sponsors of UACs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requests comments on revisions to several forms that allow the Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau to assess the suitability of potential sponsors for unaccompanied children (UACs). Comments are due by 6/24/25. (90 FR 17438, 4/25/25)
Presidential Memo on Preventing Undocumented Individuals from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits
On 4/15/25, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum that, among other things, directs certain agency heads to ensure that ineligible noncitizens are not receiving funds from Social Security Act programs and expands SSA’s full-time fraud prosecutor program. (90 FR 16451, 4/18/25)
DOL Notice of Information Collection on Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers
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DOS 60-Day Notice and Comment Request on Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed information collection for forms to record medical information to determine whether a noncitizen has a medical or other condition affecting their eligibility for a visa or immigration benefit. Comments are due by 6/16/25. (90 FR 16420, 4/17/25)
EOIR Publishes IFR on Reducing the Size of the BIA
EOIR published an interim final rule (IFR) with request for comments amending DOJ regulations relating to the organization of the BIA by reducing the size of the Board to 15 members. The IFR is effective as of 4/14/25, and comments are due by 5/14/25. (90 FR 15525, 4/14/25)
DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in California
DHS notice of determination of necessity to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in California. Determination takes effect on 4/8/25. (90 FR 15153, 4/8/25)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Interest Rate for Immigration Bonds
Department of the Treasury (DOT) notice that for the period beginning 4/1/25 and ending 6/30/25, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 3 per centum per annum. (90 FR 14894, 4/4/25)
Executive Order on Making District of Columbia “Safe and Beautiful”
On 3/27/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14252 which, among other things, establishes a task force to direct maximum enforcement of federal immigration law in the Washington, D.C., area and to monitor D.C.’s sanctuary city status. (90 FR 14559, 4/3/25)
Executive Order on Integrity of U.S. Elections
On 3/25/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14248, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” which, among other things, includes a section on enforcing the citizenship requirement for federal elections. (90 FR 14005, 3/28/25)
DHS Notice Terminating CHNV Parole Processes
DHS notice stating that DHS is terminating the categorical parole programs as of 3/25/25 for inadmissible noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) and their immediate family members. (90 FR 13611, 3/25/25)
DHS Notice Extending Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens
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HHS Interim Final Rule Updating Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule
HHS’s ORR published an interim final rule (IFR) that removes the information-sharing provision of the 4/30/24 “Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule” at 45 CFR 410.1201(b). The IFR is effective 3/25/25, and comments are due by 5/27/25. (90 FR 13554, 3/25/25)
DOL Notice on Allowable Monetary Charges for H-2A and H-2B Workers Meal and Travel Reimbursements
DOL updated the amount H-2A employers may charge workers for meals and the maximum/minimum rate H-2A and H-2B workers must be reimbursed for travel-related subsistence expenses. H-2A and H-2B employers must also pay certain lodging and travel-related expenses. (90 FR 13500, 3/24/25)
HHS Notice of Change of Eligibility Period for Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance
HHS notice of the shortening of the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) eligibility period from 12 months to four months of assistance for participants who become eligible for ORR benefits 45 days after publication of this notice. (90 FR 13370, 3/21/25)
Presidential Proclamation Invoking Alien Enemies Act for Tren De Aragua
On 3/14/25, President Trump issued a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, targeting for immediate apprehension and removal members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a transnational criminal organization and a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization from Venezuela. (90 FR 13033, 3/20/25)
CBP Notice of Voluntary Self-Reported Exit (VSRE) Pilot
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DHS Launches International Ad Campaign on Self-Deportation and Undocumented Migration
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DHS Notice on Request for Case Assistance Form
DHS 60-day notice and request for comments on Request for Case Assistance Form, DHS Form 7001. Comments are due by 5/13/25. (90 FR 12171, 3/14/25)
EOIR Notice of Information Collection on Form EOIR-31A
EOIR 60-day notice of proposed information collection on Form EOIR-31A, Request by Organization for Accreditation or Renewal of Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative. Comments are due by 5/13/25. (90 FR 12178, 3/14/25)
EOIR Notice of Information Collection on Form EOIR-31
EOIR 60-day notice of proposed information collection on Form EOIR-31, Request for New Recognition, Renewal of Recognition, Extension of Recognition of a Non-Profit Religious, Charitable, Social Service, or Similar Organization. Comments are due by 5/13/25. (90 FR 12176, 3/14/25)
DOS Notice of Determination on Foreign Affairs Functions of the United States
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Executive Order Designating English as the Official Language of the United States
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DOS Notice Designating Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
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