Amica Center Honors Crowell & Moring with Defenders of Due Process Award

Washington – July 8, 2025: The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, formerly known as Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition, has honored Crowell & Moring with the Defenders of Due Process Award. Crowell was recognized for its commitment to “provide unwavering strategic litigation for immigrant children and adults facing detention and deportation.” The award will be presented at the annual Fall Fundraiser on October 8 in Washington, D.C.

Amica honored Crowell for its work in challenging detention conditions in ICE’s Baltimore holding rooms in the ongoing case, D.N.N. v. Baker. The firm secured a court order ensuring that two class plaintiffs, both mothers who were denied essential medications while held at Baltimore Holding Rooms, remain safe in the U.S. during the class action lawsuit. The team working on this case is led by Jared Levine and Jerome Murphy.

"The dedicated support from these three law firms has been instrumental in resisting the assaults on our communities," said Michael Lukens, executive director at Amica Center. "We are deeply grateful for their unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants. By stepping up to provide pro bono support, these firms ensure that people facing dire conditions in detention and the threat of deportation receive the legal assistance they desperately need. These awards represent only a small token of our immense gratitude for their tireless dedication."

The Amica Center was created to help the thousands of immigrants who face detention and deportation alone, without the ability to afford a lawyer. Over the years, the Amica Center has grown into a vital resource for immigrants in need, providing critical legal support and advocacy to ensure their rights are protected.

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