2026 Phillip Burton Immigration & Civil Rights Awards

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Details

 

Location

Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Date

Thursday, May 21, 2026.

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Reception & Hosted Bar

5:30PM - 7:00PM.

Dinner & Awards Program

7:00PM - 9:00PM.

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Business or Cocktail Attire

RSVP by Thursday, May 14.

#Burton2026

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A graphic showing Nancy Pelosi as the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
A graphic showing Burton emcee Richard Lui.

 

Supporting the Burton Awards

 

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You can support the 2026 Burton Awards by selecting a level, buying tickets, or making a donation below.

Download the Sponsorship Packet for more information.

 

Questions

 

If you have any questions about the 2026 Burton Awards, please contact the Development Team at development@ilrc.org.

 

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ILRC Comment to DHS on FOIA Final Rule
Asylum
Citizenship and Naturalization
Crimes
DACA
Family-Based
ILRC submitted this comment to DHS opposing recent changes to FOIA rules effective January 22, 2026 that restrict public access. DHS published a final rule in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act by unlawfully bypassing public notice and comment. The rule eliminates paper filing of FOIA requests and allows DHS in its discretion to administratively close requests that it deems to insufficiently describe the records sought.
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