Category: Impact 2019–Immigration Status

First Place

Manu Brabo / Associated Press
“Wandering Migrants”

Second Place

Andre Liohn / Wall Street Journal
“Untitled”

Third Place

Abraham Pineda-Jacome / Zuma Press
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Award of Excellence

Jacob Garcia / Reuters
“USA-IMMIGRATION/MEXICO”

Award of Excellence

Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times
“Frozen”

Third Place

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June 26, 2019, Matamoros, Mexico: The bodies of Salvadoran migrant OSCAR ALBERTO MARTINEZ RAMIREZ and his nearly 2-year-old daughter VALERIA lie on the bank of the Rio Grande River, after they drowned trying to cross to Brownsville, Texas. Martinez' wife, Tania told Mexican authorities she watched her husband and child disappear in the strong current. Ramirez was frustrated because the family from El Salvador was unable to present themselves to U.S. authorities and request asylum. (Credit Image: © Abraham Pineda-Jacome/EFE via ZUMA Press)