A Chicago immigration judge ordered six children, ages 12 to 17, deported after they were deemed abandoned by state courts—despite each having a pending Special Immigrant Juvenile Status application that attorneys argued should protect them from removal.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship via executive order, coming just months after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt as unconstitutional.
New York and 21 other states are suing to block a new DHS public charge rule that would give immigration officials broader discretion to deny green cards, visas, and entry based on applicants’ potential use of government benefits.
The Trump administration has ordered caregivers for migrant children to stop reporting human trafficking concerns directly to the office created to help victims, a move critics say will make vulnerable minors easier to deport before they can access services or legal protections.
Pediatricians report that families are avoiding medical care due to immigration fears, with many also skipping public benefits and keeping children out of school—cutting kids off from health and mental health services they would otherwise receive.
Stephen Miller is orchestrating a sweeping effort to accelerate the removal of undocumented immigrant children, fast-tracking and rejecting their legal immigration applications in ways critics say are cruel, discriminatory, and in some cases unlawful.
An Episcopal priest in suburban Washington has become standby guardian for 31 children whose immigrant parents fear sudden detention, illustrating how faith communities are stepping in as families prepare for the possibility of separation.
A federal judge permanently struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing Head Start, community health clinics, and adult education programs.
Immigration raids across Southern California have left families facing financial hardship, emotional trauma, and lasting impacts on children’s development and mental health.
A growing family separation crisis is unfolding as the U.S. deports parents without their children, leaving toddlers and young kids in the care of neighbors and community members while their parents are removed to countries like Venezuela.
On September 17, Dr. Kristina Lovato delivered a keynote address at the Latinx National Social Work Conference at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her keynote, “At the Intersection of Immigration and Child Wellbeing: Building Trust, Protecting Families, & Advancing Justice Through Community-Engaged Research,” showcased her research on the experiences of immigrant children and families and the critical role of community-engaged scholarship in strengthening child welfare systems, building trust, and advancing responsive and equitable practice. The keynote brought together research, practice, and community perspectives to highlight opportunities for social workers and institutions to better support immigrant families amid a rapidly changing immigration landscape.
This two-part webinar series introduces Siempre Ahí (Always There), a research-based web platform for immigrant families who have experienced separation and reunification. The October 30 session is designed for mental health providers, educators, researchers, and advocates [Register here]. The November 6 session is a Spanish-language webinar for immigrant mothers and fathers [Register here].
This webinar covers the unlawful detention and deportation of youth with approved Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, explaining the legal framework and how to file habeas petitions to free wrongfully detained SIJS youth, illustrated with real case examples.
The Migration Policy Institute’s 25th anniversary conference brings together leading thinkers to examine what makes for effective immigration and integration policy in an era of rapid political, economic, and technological change.
This piece briefly reviews the new public charge rule and implications for immigrant families, highlighting that its vague standards and broad officer discretion will likely fuel fear among immigrant families.
This study of 13 jurisdictions finds that few children are entering foster care immediately after parental deportation, likely because relatives and trusted adults are stepping in, but warns that limited access to support could make this a growing concern over time.
This explainer provides materials for submitting public comments opposing the latest anti-asylum rule, and explains why comment submissions matter for the official record, future legal challenges, and policymaking.
This free webinar covers recent immigration policy changes, including new advance parole rules, public charge factors for family-based green cards, and TPS terminations for Haitians and Syrians, with a live Q&A for attendees.
The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network is hiring a Director of Social Work to lead program strategy, supervise staff, manage grants, and carry a limited caseload as part of the organization’s leadership team.
CLINIC is hosting its inaugural Interfaith Immigration Summit, bringing together Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other faith leaders to explore how shared values of human dignity and justice can shape responses to today’s immigration challenges.
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