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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
USCIS Notice on Collection of Social Media Identifiers on Immigration Forms
USCIS issued a 60-day notice on a proposed new collection of information to collect social media identifiers and associated social media platform names from applicants to enable identity verification, national security and public safety screening, vetting, and inspections. (90 FR 11324, 3/5/25)
CBP Notice of Renewal of Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test
CBP notice that it is renewing the Facial Comparison for Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) Compliance Test for an additional two years, expiring on 2/16/27, unless renewed. (90 FR 11175, 3/4/25)
USCIS Notice on Generic Clearance for the Collection of Certain Information on Immigration Forms
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on a proposed new information collection, Generic Clearance for the Collection of Certain Information on Immigration Forms. Comments are due by 5/2/25. (90 FR 11054, 3/3/25)
Executive Order on Ending Federal Funding for Undocumented Immigrants
On 2/19/25, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14218 directing the head of each executive department or agency to identify all federally funded programs that currently permit undocumented immigrants to obtain any cash or non-cash public benefit, among other actions. (90 FR 10581, 2/25/25)
USCIS Notice of Partial Vacatur of 2024 Temporary Protected Status Decision for Haiti
USCIS notice stating that the designation and extension period for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is being reduced from 18 to 12 months. The extension and new designation will expire on 8/3/25, and the first-time registration will remain in effect until 8/3/25. (90 FR 10511, 2/24/25)
DOS Designates Several Cartels and Criminal Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
DOS issued a notice stating that, on 2/6/25, Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated eight organizations and their respective aliases, including MS-13, the Sinaloa Cartel, CJNG, and LNFM, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) pursuant to INA §219. (90 FR 10030, 2/20/25)
DOS Designates Certain Cartels and Criminal Organizations as Specially Designated Global Terrorists
DOS notice stating that, on 2/6/25, Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha, Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo, and LNFM as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. (90 FR 10030, 2/20/25)
Executive Order on U.S. Foreign Relations
On 2/12/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14211 that calls for the reform of the Foreign Service in recruiting, performance, evaluation, and retention standards, and directs the Secretary of State to revise or replace the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM). (90 FR 9831, 2/18/25)
DOS 30-Day Notice on U.S. Passport Renewal Application
DOS issued a 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on Form DS–82, U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals. Comments are due by 3/20/25. (90 FR 9800, 2/18/25)
DOS 30-Day Notice on U.S. Passport Application for Corrections, Name Changes, and Replacements
DOS issued a 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on Form DS-5504, Application for a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals: Correction, Name Change to Passport Issued 1 Year Ago or Less, and Limited Passport Replacement. Comments are due by 3/20/25. (90 FR 9800, 2/18/25)
DOS 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for a U.S. Passport
DOS issued a 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection on Form DS–11, Application for a U.S. Passport. Comments are due by 3/17/25. (90 FR 9652, 2/14/25)
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)