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Public Charge Specialized Resources for Advocates and Service Providers

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Public Charge Specialized Resources for Advocates and Service Providers

Protecting Immigrant Families (February 2020)

Protecting Immigrant Families created a webpage that houses resources they and their allies have created. Resources on the webpage include a screening tool, videos, resources by program, resources for working with state and local agencies, outreach and education resources, and additional public charge resource pages.

Concern Rises Following ICE Arrest of Mother After She Dropped Off Child at South Philly School

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Concern Rises Following ICE Arrest of Mother After She Dropped Off Child at South Philly School

Maddie Hanna, The Philadelphia Inquirer (February 18, 2020)

On Tuesday, ICE confirmed that agents had detained a woman last week after dropping off her child at school. This has sparked concern among advocates about ICE’s policy of not conducting arrests at sensitive locations.

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Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States

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Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States

Jeanne Batalova, Brittany Blizzard, & Jessica Bolter, Migration Policy Institute (February 14, 2020)

This article looks at the most recent resources and data from the Migration Policy Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State to answer the most frequently asked questions regarding immigration.

Trump Administration to Deploy Border Patrol Officers to Sanctuary Cities

By | In the News

Trump Administration to Deploy Border Patrol Officers to Sanctuary Cities

Laura Strickler & Daniella Silva, NBC News (February 14, 2020)

The Department of Homeland Security made an announcement that the Trump administration will send 100 tactical Border Patrol officers to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities with work in 10 sanctuary cities across the country.

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Trump Administration Puts Pressure on Completing Deportation Cases of Migrant Children

By | In the News

Trump Administration Puts Pressure on Completing Deportation Cases of Migrant Children

Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (February 12, 2020)

According to CNN, to make quicker decisions regarding deportation, the Trump administration has reinforced a tight deadline for the immigration cases of unaccompanied migrant children who are in government custody.

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Trump Admin Sues New Jersey and County in Washington Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies

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Trump Admin Sues New Jersey and County in Washington Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies

Adiel Kaplan & Laura Strickler, NBC News (February 10, 2020)

The Trump administration is suing the state of New Jersey over a policy of limiting assistance to federal immigration authorities. They are also suing a county in the state of Washington over a local policy that prevents immigration authorities from using a county airport for deportation flights.

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Boy With a Fractured Skull Faces Deportation; Family was Detained After ICE Check-In

By | In the News

Boy With a Fractured Skull Faces Deportation; Family was Detained After ICE Check-In

Belisa Morillo, Francisco Cuevas, & Damià Bonmatí, NBC News (February 7, 2020)

A Guatemalan family seeking asylum in the United States says that their 5-year-old son has a fractured skull and has been unable to take him to see a neurologist or neurosurgeon because ICE detained them during a routine check-in last month.

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One Year Into ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy, Migrants Confront Danger and Instability

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One Year Into ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy, Migrants Confront Danger and Instability

Daniella Silva, NBC News (January 29, 2020)

It has been one year since the implementation of the Remain in Mexico policy. Advocates state that this policy has put thousands of asylum seekers in dangerous conditions making it more difficult for them to receive protection in the U.S.

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Deny Green Cards to Those Who May Need Government Aid

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Deny Green Cards to Those Who May Need Government Aid

Pete Williams, NBC News (January 27, 2020)

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court passed an order that will allow the Trump administration to enforce new limits on immigrants who the Trump administration states will become dependent on government benefit programs.

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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Implement Income-Based Restrictions on Immigration

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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Implement Income-Based Restrictions on Immigration

Brent Kendall & Michelle Hackman, The Wall Street Journal (January 27, 2020)

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to begin implementing rules that allow the government to deny limited-income immigrants residency or admission for using public-assistance programs.

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Trauma in Immigrant Families Resource List

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Trauma in Immigrant Families Resource List

Center on Immigration & Child Welfare (November 2019)

This document provides a list of vetted resources that explain the risk of trauma in immigrant and refugee groups, responses and strategies to mitigate the impact of trauma in the context of the political environment in the U.S., and tools for agencies and individual providers use in practice with immigrant and refugee families.

Immigrant Family Separation & Detention Resource List

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Immigrant Family Separation & Detention Resource List

Center on Immigration & Child Welfare (November 2019)

This document provides a list of vetted resources aimed at enhancing knowledge and understanding of the topics of immigrant family separation, family detention and incarceration, the Flores Settlement Agreement, and the Office of Refugee Resettlement federal foster care program. It also provides resources for legal and social services providers working with families and on issues of family separation and detention.

Culturally Competent Practice With Immigrant & Refugee Families Resource List

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Culturally Competent Practice With Immigrant & Refugee Families Resource List

Center on Immigration & Child Welfare (November 2019)

This document provides a list of vetted resources aimed at enhancing knowledge and implementation of culturally competent practice with immigrant and refugees in the child welfare system, in direct practice settings, and in communities.

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