In anticipation of the Trump administration’s decision on the future of DACA, supporters and critics of DACA offer their perspectives on the strengths and challenges of the program.
Read the StoryA former federal immigration judge explains his perspective on how U.S. policy and patterns of action in dealing with unaccompanied minors actually incentivizes parents to arrange to have their children smuggled to the U.S.
Read the StoryThe Mighty Writers program in Philadelphia offered a series of workshops this summer in which children from immigrant families participated in creative activities i.e. making comic books, “alter ego” puppets, and monologues, through which they were able to express their fears about deportation while sharing stories about their culture.
Read the StoryNearly 200 local and state elected representatives from 31 states expressed their support for resettling refugees in their states and communities in a letter to President Trump. They called on him to resettle at least 75,000 refugees in the U.S. in Fiscal Year 2018. The CICW added its support and signature to this letter.
Read the StoryThe latest data released by USCIS shows that close to 790,000 undocumented immigrants have received deportation relief and work permits since the institution of the DACA program. Other trends in DACA requests and renewals are also discussed.
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Read the AbstractIn light of speculation that the current administration will terminate the DACA program, the American Immigration Council offers potential outcomes and ramifications for DACA recipients. United We Dream has compiled tips for DACA beneficiaries on their rights going forward, particularly in the case that they encounter federal immigration authorities.
Read the StoryThe Trump administration has ended the CAM (Central American Minors) Parole Program, which provided certain at-risk children from Central America with temporary protection, canceling 2,714 pending applications.
Read the ArticleThe “No Sanctuary Criminal Act” is a House bill (H.R. 3003) that expands the scope of law enforcement actions pertaining to immigration-related information that federal, state, and/or local government may not limit or prohibit.
“Kate’s Law” is a House bill (H.R. 3004) with provisions that pertain to the legal ramifications for individuals who have been removed or deported from the U.S. and cross or attempt to re-enter the U.S. again.
Read about the BillsTwo Chicago restaurants plan to hold a family meal block party to benefit the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. The event is intended as a call to action to reaffirm the sense of community and to explicitly demonstrate that the community will not tolerate division and marginalization.
Read the StoryA group of about 50 immigrant women and children, largely Central American asylum seekers, were left at a San Antonio bus station by ICE authorities due to Hurricane Harvey.
Read the Story‘Sanctuary schools’ across America defy Trump’s immigration crackdown, providing messages of welcome and “know your rights” information to immigrant families.
Read the StoryICE arrested over 400 people in a recent operation of their Human Smuggling Disruption Initiative. The operation was focused on parents and guardians who had supposedly contracted smugglers to cross their children into the U.S.
Read the StoryChildren from Central America face serious danger as the Trump Administration has ended the Central American Minors program (CAM), which has provided them temporary protection in the U.S. from the violence and gang presence in their home countries.
Read the Press Release2012 research by the Center for Immigration Studies showed that 51% of immigrant-headed households (documented and/or undocumented) accessed some kind of welfare program during the year. However, the accuracy of this statement requires clarification of definitions, context, and scope.
Read the StatementBroward schools in Florida have committed to providing support to their immigrant students in response to rising fear of deportation. Supportive measures include education and celebration around culture, diversity and immigration, preparation for potential crises, and resource and information sharing.
Read the StoryThe Quality Improvement Center on Domestic Violence in Child Welfare (QIC-DVCW) invites applications for Research and Capacity Building Projects (RCBPs).
Learn MoreInterns at the Refugee Center Online created a video entitled “10 Tips for Success in School” to aid refugee and immigrant students in succeeding in this new environment.
Watch the VideoThis practice advisory discusses the implications of Ramirez v. Brown and Flores v. USCIS for TPS recipients and other categories of family and employment-based adjustment.
Read the Practice AdvisoryThis tool will help immigrant legal service providers and community-based organizations plan to effectively and efficiently respond to DACA termination.
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