Child tax credit brings first-time relief to parents who are undocumented
Juan Carlos Chavez, Tampa Bay Times (July 22, 2021)
The expanded child tax credit brings much needed support to children and families with undocumented parents.
This is what happens to child migrants found alone at the border, from the moment they cross into the US until age 18
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This article details the process that unaccompanied minors go through when they arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border, through the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and beyond.
Essential and Invisible: The Urgent Case for Supporting Immigrant Essential Workers
Rocio Perez and Adewale Maye, CLASP (July 12, 2021)
This report discusses key challenges encountered by immigrant essential workers during the pandemic and calls for an equitable economic recovery that addresses work conditions and wages as well as improved economic opportunity via a pathway to citizenship.
State of Texas et al v. United States of America et al – Memorandum and Order – July 16, 2021
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (July 19, 2021)
This resource contains the July 16th Memorandum and Order of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in State of Texas, et al., v. The United State of America, et al., which ruled that DACA is unlawful and vacated the June 15, 2012, memorandum that created DACA.
Informational Webinar on Partial to Full Accredited Representative Initiative 2021
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. • August 4, 2021 • 2-3pm EST
CLINIC’s Defending Vulnerable Populations Program will be offering a court skills training opportunity for partial accredited representatives wanting to qualify and apply for full accreditation to represent clients in immigration court. This live informational webinar will provide info on the application process, selection criteria, registration process, and training overview, requirements, time commitment, and expectations.
New American Dreams: National Immigrant Integration Conference 2021
National Partnership for New Americans • Las Vegas, NV • October 3-6, 2021
The NIIC is the largest conference on immigration in the U.S. and convenes policymakers, academics, corporate and community leaders, researchers and practitioners, faith and labor leaders and funders from across the country.
Asian Immigrant Experiences with Racism, Immigration-Related Fears, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Samantha Artiga, Latoya Hill, Bradley Corallo, and Jennifer Tolbert; Kaiser Family Foundation (June 18, 2021)
This reports details the recent experiences of racism and discrimination, immigration-related fears, and impacts of the pandemic among Asian immigrant patients at four community health centers in Alameda County, CA; San Francisco, CA; Houston, TX; and King County, WA.
Borders, Immigrants & Health
Health Affairs (July 2021)
This issue of Health Affairs contains various research articles, datagraphics, analyses and commentaries on the intersection of immigration and health issues, including topics such as public charge, sanctuary policy, insurance coverage and how they impact immigrant children and families.
Strengthening Border Families: Community Leader Perspectives – Research Brief
Sophia Sepp, Megan-Finno Velasquez, & Vanessa Mendoza; Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (July 2021)
This brief highlights the findings and recommendations from a community-based participatory research study on the accessibility and quality of community services for immigrant families with young children in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is also available in Spanish here.
Compassion, Not Confinement How States and Localities Can Help Ensure Humane Housing for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Awaiting Family Reunification
Shaina Aber, Lauren Esterle, and Derek Loh, Vera Institute (June 2021)
This policy brief outlines key steps that state and localities can take to protect and support unaccompanied children and help reunify them with family as quickly as possible.
Webinar Series: Navigating Refugee and Asylee Issues
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. | July 7-21, 2021 | 2-3:30pm ET
This webinar series will review current issues related to the representation of refugees and asylees, including topics like family reunification, adjustment of status, naturalization, termination, and travel.
Webinar Series: Overview of Removal Proceedings and Orders of Removal
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. | July 8-29, 2021 | 2-3:30pm ET
This webinar series geared toward advocates will review the different kinds of removal orders, what happens after receipt of a Notice to Appear, and how advocates can advise their clients on risk of exposure to immigration enforcement.
Documentation status socialization among Latinx immigrant parents
This study explored the ethnic-racial socialization practices among Latinx immigrant families in the U.S., including documentation status socialization, to better understand the types of messages parents share with their children related to the causes and potential impacts of their documentation status.
‘A place where my children could learn to read, write, and play’: The search for early care and education among undocumented Central American immigrant mothers
Colleen K.Vesely, Elizabeth K.DeMulder, Amber B. Sansbury, Elizabeth F. Davis, Bethany L. Letiecq, Isabella Willard, Rachael D. Goodman, and Amigas de la Comunidad; Early Childhood Research Quarterly (May 2021)
Getting Back on Track: A Detailed Look at Health Coverage Trends for Latino Children
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This report reveals trends in healthcare coverage for Latino children in recent years, including the “chilling effects” of the Trump administration and its public charge rule, and provides recommendations for the federal and state/local levels to improve coverage for this vulnerable population.
Remote Assessment in Permanency Planning
International Social Service-USA (April 14, 2021)
This quick guide provides five key considerations for conducting assessments remotely in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Including Family Outside the U.S. in Permanency Planning for Children in Care Webinar
International Social Service-USA (September 19, 2019)
This webinar reviews family finding, permanency planning, and concurrent planning for all cases, including those with families who reside outside of the state and country; provides resources for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), Guardians Ad Litem, attorneys and other stakeholders; and highlight ISS network services.
Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants Seeking Green Cards
Adam Liptak, The New York Times (June 7, 2021)
The Supreme Court has ruled that immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who entered the country unlawfully may not apply for green cards.
Biden administration expands humanitarian program for Central American children
Geneva Sands, CNN (June 15, 2021)
The Biden administration is expanding eligibility for the Central American Minors program, allowing asylum-seeking parents and legal guardians to apply on behalf of their children.
SCOTUS TPS Decision on Sanchez v. Mayorkas
Supreme Court of the United States (June 7, 2021)
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the Sanchez v. Mayorkas case, stating that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients who initially entered the U.S. unlawfully will be unable to adjust their status and obtain a green card.
