Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has noticeably shifted the way in which it operates since the Obama administration. One aspect of this shift has included a crackdown on the relatives of undocumented children who are providing support, shelter, and/or sponsorship.
Read the ArticleWith over 200,000 DREAMers living in California, the California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) declared that he intends to sue the Trump administration in response to the termination of DACA. Attorneys general in Maine, Maryland and Minnesota are joining Becerra.
Read the StoryThrough the personal story of undocumented immigrant Gari, this article describes the real-life ramifications of the DACA and CAM program repeals.
Read the StoryThe child welfare system in Texas faces increased challenges in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, as many foster families have been displaced by the storm and hundreds of child welfare professionals have not been able to return to work.
Read the StoryA resource for mentors of immigrant children in wake of the Trump administration’s decision to end DACA.
Read the StoryThe Trump administration officially announced that it will end the DACA program. Current beneficiaries will not be affected for six months and no new application will be accepted or acted on after Tuesday, September 5th. Congress is now tasked with finding a legislative solution for the roughly 800,000 DREAMers.
Read the StoryHurricane Harvey has hit the undocumented population of Houston, of around 575,000, particularly hard. Many have been unable to go to work and thus are unable to pay rent. Furthermore, they fear accessing government help due to the current administration’s immigration stance and do not qualify for assistance from FEMA.
Read the StoryIn 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.
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