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Defend One Another: A Night for Immigrant Rights

Thank you to everyone who attended Amica Center’s fundraiser. Our generous sponsors and guests contributed $500,000 to make sure every immigrant child and adult has legal representation when they need it most.

Event Details

October 3rd, 2026 l Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

 

 

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Defenders of Due Process Award

The Defenders of Due Process Award recognizes law firms that have worked tirelessly, this year and in the past, to provide unwavering strategic litigation for immigrant children and adults facing detention and deportation.

 

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Susan Saudek is one of Amica Center’s most loyal and dedicated volunteers, donating thousands of hours to translate important documents, staff our free Detention Hotline, participate in detention facility visits, and connect with people who are detained at a time when they need it most.

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Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

  • Aaron Lemon-Strauss and Sam Trepel
  • Michael Ward

Silver Sponsor

  • Margaret Daum
  • Carmen Ramirez and Andrew J. Genz
  • Lawrence Schneider and Susan Ness

Host Committee

  • Catherine Bernard and Josh Singer
  • Deeona Gaskin and Michael Levene
  • Sheena Pegarido and Alexander Pompa
  • Jayesh Rathod and Mike Dowley
  • William Reynolds and Darryl Muller
  • Amanda Schafer Berman
  • Vincent and Monica van Panhuys
  • Kathy Yang and Henry Liu
  • Calderon Seguin PLC
  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
  • DLA Piper LLP
  • Purposeful Disruption LLC