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Feb 28

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‘This is anti-kid’: Lawmaker condemns Gov. Ron DeSantis’ latest move impacting migrant children

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

‘This is anti-kid’: Lawmaker condemns Gov. Ron DeSantis’ latest move impacting migrant children

Katie LaGrone, WPTV (February 3 , 2022)

Gov. Ron Desantis’ has decided to remove Florida from the federal program to house migrant children.

Feb 28

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Pilot program will provide $500 a month for some undocumented immigrants in New Mexico

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Pilot program will provide $500 a month for some undocumented immigrants in New Mexico

Michael McDevitt, Las Cruces Sun News (February 8, 2022)

A universal basic income pilot program is being launched in the state of NM to provide monthly cash payments to undocumented immigrant and mixed-status families.

Feb 28

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Internal Investigation Confirms Border Patrol Failures Leading up to a 16-Year-old’s Death on the Floor of His Cell

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Internal Investigation Confirms Border Patrol Failures Leading up to a 16-Year-old’s Death on the Floor of His Cell

Robert Moore, ProPublica (February 8, 2022)

An investigation, sparked by the death of a Guatemalan teenager in Border Patrol custody, looks into how Border Patrol handles sick detainees.

Feb 28

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Corrupt US Employers and Smugglers are Exploiting Migrant Teens for Profit

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Corrupt US Employers and Smugglers are Exploiting Migrant Teens for Profit

Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact (February 9, 2022)

A large number of migrant teens are being exploited by U.S. employers and illegal document brokers to work in dangerous jobs.

Feb 28

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Department of Children and Families moves to permanently end involvement in care of unaccompanied migrant children

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Department of Children and Families moves to permanently end involvement in care of unaccompanied migrant children

Katie LaGrone, WPTV (February 11, 2022)

Florida’s child welfare agency has stated they are no longer issuing or renewing licenses to facilities that provide care for unaccompanied migrant children until there is an agreement between the federal government and the state of Florida.

Feb 28

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Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents See Rise in Unaccompanied Children

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents See Rise in Unaccompanied Children

Homeland Security Today (February 12, 2022)

The number of unaccompanied migrant children being encountered by U.S. Border Patrol agents has increased between October 2021 and February 2022.

Feb 28

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Democrats push for health coverage for children of immigrant families

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Democrats push for health coverage for children of immigrant families

Sarah Gamard, Delaware News Journal (February 15, 2022)

A bill introduced in the state of Delaware by Democratic Rep. Griffith would offer healthcare coverage to children living in low-income families who are currently excluded from state coverage due to their immigration status.

Feb 28

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Thousands of unaccompanied children cross the border each year, officials say

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Thousands of unaccompanied children cross the border each year, officials say

Katie Smith, Border Report (February 16, 2022)

High numbers of unaccompanied minors have been crossing the Mexico/U.S. border in recent years, with nearly 150,000 encountered at the border in the last fiscal year.

Feb 28

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Biden administration proposes limiting consideration of public benefits for green card applications

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Biden administration proposes limiting consideration of public benefits for green card applications

Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS NEWS (February 17, 2022)

A proposal made by the Biden administration seeks to address the effects of public benefits use on immigrant’s applications for permanent residency in the U.S.

Feb 28

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Job Opportunity: Senior Research Scientist Position

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | Opportunities

Job Opportunity: Senior Research Scientist Position

Child Trends Hispanic Institute (February 2022)

The Child Trends Hispanic Institute is hiring a Senior Research Scientist. They are seeking a highly experienced individual with a deep substantive knowledge of Hispanic/Latino children and families and with familiarity in the structural and policy context that shape the well-being of Latino communities.

Feb 28

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DHS Issues Notice of Proposed Rule-making on Public Charge

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | Opportunities

Public Comment Opportunity: DHS Notice of Proposed Rule-making on Public Charge

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (February 2022)

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice of proposed rule-making regarding the public charge ground of inadmissibility. There is a 60-day public comment period ending on April 25, 2022.

Feb 28

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Webinar: Immigrant Tax Issues

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | Opportunities

Webinar: Immigrant Tax Issues

National Immigration Law Center • March 2, 2022• 3:00 p.m. EST

This webinar will discuss the unique tax challenges immigrants may face during this tax season. Topics include the Child Tax Credit, ITIN backlogs and renewals, DACA tax issues, and more.

Feb 28

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Webinar: Increasing Immigrant Integration and Inclusion through Community Partnerships

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | Opportunities

Webinar: Increasing Immigrant Integration and Inclusion through Community Partnerships

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. • March 30, 2022 • 2:00 pm ~ 3:30 pm EST

This webinar will discuss the key components of immigrant integration programming, including the role of creating and maintaining community partnerships.

Feb 14

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Factsheet: Immigrant Access to Benefits in NM

By Sophia Sepp | CICW Publications, COVID-19, Fact Sheets, Public Charge, Social Work, Social Workers, Spanish Resources, Youth & Families

Factsheet: Immigrant Access to Benefits in NM

Sophia Sepp, Silvia Aguirre-Jaquez, Jamie Savage; Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (February 2022)

This factsheet provides information about key resources and benefits available to immigrants living in NM to help meet basic needs particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s available in both English and Spanish.

Spanish Version

Feb 14

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Videos for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response

By Sophia Sepp | COVID-19, Practice, Youth & Families

Videos for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response

Minnesota Department of Health

This webpage provides a variety of informational videos on various COVID-19 related issues.

Feb 14

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South Carolina COVID-19 Resources & Response

By Sophia Sepp | COVID-19, Practice, Spanish Resources, Youth & Families

South Carolina COVID-19 Resources & Response

South Carolina Appleseed

This webpage provides comprehensive resources for South Carolina families on issues such as food access, housing, consumer protection, healthcare and more. Resources are available in both English and Spanish.

Feb 14

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NY Coronavirus Factsheets [Multiple Languages]

By Sophia Sepp | COVID-19, Practice, Youth & Families

NY Coronavirus Factsheets [Multiple Languages]

New York Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

This webpage provides various resources and factsheets on COVID-19 in NYC in multiple language.

Feb 14

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COVID-19 Resource Guide for Boston’s Immigrants

By Sophia Sepp | COVID-19, Practice, Youth & Families

COVID-19 Resource Guide for Boston’s Immigrants

City of Boston

This webpage provides information about services for Boston residents affected by COVID-19, regardless of immigration status.

Feb 14

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COVID 19 (Coronavirus)- Resources for Immigrants in WA

By Sophia Sepp | COVID-19, Practice, Youth & Families

COVID 19 (Coronavirus)- Resources for Immigrants in WA

One America with Justice for All

This webpage provides a list of various resources for immigrants in Washington State (some in multiple languages) in light of COVID-19.

Feb 14

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COVID-19 FAQ: Protecting our families and communities

By Sophia Sepp | COVID-19, Practice, Youth & Families

COVID-19 FAQ: Protecting our families and communities

Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition

This webpage provides various resources in multiple language at the intersection of immigration and public health in the wake of COVID-19.

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Katie LaGrone, WPTV (February 3 , 2022)

Michael McDevitt, Las Cruces Sun News (February 8, 2022)

Robert Moore, ProPublica (February 8, 2022)

Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact (February 9, 2022)

Katie LaGrone, WPTV (February 11, 2022)

Homeland Security Today (February 12, 2022)

Sarah Gamard, Delaware News Journal (February 15, 2022)

Katie Smith, Border Report (February 16, 2022)

Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS NEWS (February 17, 2022)

Child Trends Hispanic Institute (February 2022)

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (February 2022)

National Immigration Law Center • March 2, 2022• 3:00 p.m. EST

Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. • March 30, 2022 • 2:00 pm ~ 3:30 pm EST

Sophia Sepp, Silvia Aguirre-Jaquez, Jamie Savage; Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (February 2022)

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