In Georgia, some immigrant families face separation
Associated Press, Washington Post (September 3, 2018)
This article discusses instances of family separation that occur in the internal United States, away from the U.S.-Mexico border.
Read MoreRecommendations for Reunifying Separated Family Members
Kids in Need of Defense (July 13, 2018)
In this publication, KIND outlines its recommendations for separated children, detained parents, and deported parents to ensure the best interests of these families and protect their access to due process.
At the Border, Newly Reunited Families Are Being Torn Apart Again
Shalayne Pulia, InStyle (August 31, 2018)
This article discusses reports of recently reunited immigrant families being separated again.
A punitive Trump proposal stokes panic among immigrants — even before it’s official
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times (August 24, 2018)
Immigrants experience increased fear and concern due to a draft proposal by the Trump administration that could deny permanent residency or citizenship to immigrants who have utilized public assistance programs or are anticipated to access them in the future.
Draft: Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds
Department of Homeland Security (2018)
This is a draft proposal by the Trump administration that considers denying permanent residency or citizenship to immigrants who have utilized public assistance programs or are anticipated to access them in the future.
Government Coerced Parents into Signing Their Rights Away Before Being Reunited with Their Children
Organizations allege that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) repeatedly forced parents into signing forms that relinquish their right to be reunified with their children.
Read MoreFact Sheet: No Child Should Face Immigration Court Alone
Kids in Need of Defense (August 22, 2018)
This fact sheet provides some statistics on the number of unaccompanied children in the U.S., what legal protections the have, how KIND advocates for these children, and what others can do.
Pre-Migration Trauma Exposure and Mental Health Functioning among Central American Migrants Arriving at the US Border
Allen Keller, Amy Joscelyne, Megan Granski, and Barry Rosenfeld, PLoS ONE (January 10, 2017)
This study examines pre-migration trauma exposure and current mental health status of migrant families arriving at the U.S. border from the Northern Triangle region, with a focus on why they left their home country and the frequency of qualifying for asylum.
Combatting Immigration Services Fraud
Sept. 11, 2018 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET | Free Webinar
CLINIC staff attorney, Christy Williams will lead a panel discussion on how advocates and state officials can work together to protect their communities from immigration services fraud. This training will discuss CLINIC’s research into consumer fraud related to immigration services and the need for resourceful mechanisms that empower immigrants to defend themselves from notario fraud.
More InfoUprooted in Central America and Mexico: Migrant and refugee children face a vicious cycle of hardship and danger
UNICEF (August 2018)
This issue of Child Alert examines the root causes of irregular migration from northern Central America and Mexico, and the challenges faced by migrant and refugee children throughout the migration journey. It concludes with a call to action to protect the safety and well-being of these youth.
Immigrant Child Health Toolkit
American Academy of Pediatrics (2015)
The American Academy of Pediatrics developed this toolkit to provide information and resources for pediatricians related to immigrant child health.
Social Workers Helping Migrant Kids Separated From Parents Deal With Trauma
Mark Brodie, KJZZ (August 21, 2018)
Tom Crea of the Boston College School of Social Work discusses the types of trauma he has witnessed among children separation from their families as a result of immigration enforcement and need for trauma-informed care.
Read MoreThe Thousands of Children Who Go to Immigration Court Alone
Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou, The Atlantic (August 21, 2018)
Unaccompanied migrant children living in Fresno face greater challenges than their coastal counterparts when it comes to fighting to stay in the U.S.
Read MoreKIND Flyer for Youth in Need of Immigration Legal Assistance
Kids in Need of Defense (January 2018)
This simple flyer in English and Spanish with a cartoon explains the services that KIND provides to support young persons in need of immigration legal assistance.
The Legal Rights of Separated Children
Kids in Need of Defense (August 10, 2018)
In this web page, KIND identifies and briefly describes the legal rights that children in immigrant families have in the context of family separation.
Who Tracks Migrant Children Who Enter the U.S. Alone? Don’t Ask Us, 4 Agencies Say.
Caitlin Dickerson, New York Times (August 16, 2018)
Trump administration officials acknowledged that they have no system for tracking the tens of thousands of migrant children who are released from federal custody each year after traveling to the United States alone.
Read MoreHow You Can Help Separated Families and Ensure Protection for Children
Kids in Need of Defense (June 28, 2018)
This page provides some simple steps and actions you can take to support and advocate for separated families.
Oversight of the Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children
United States Senate, Permanent Subcommittee of Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (August 15, 2018)
This report documents findings related to the oversight of federal government programs designed to care for unaccompanied children and ensure they are not trafficked or abused The subcommittee has focused on weaknesses in the care of unaccompanied children and placement with sponsors.
