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Jun 06
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Hispanic Fathers Report Frequent Involvement in the Lives of their Children

By | Immigrant Families Research, Research Highlight

Hispanic Fathers Report Frequent Involvement in the Lives of their Children

Elizabeth Wildsmith, Elizabeth Karberg, & Brooke Whitfield, National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families (June 8th, 2020)

The National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families looked at cross-sectional data sets collected by the National Survey of Family Growth to evaluate Hispanic fathers’ involvement in their children’s lives, both U.S. born and non-U.S. born. The data showed that Hispanic fathers, regardless of where they were born, were heavily involved in their children’s lives reporting engagement, warmth, and caregiving activities.

May 29
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How Fear Spreads the Coronavirus

By | In the News

How Fear Spreads the Coronavirus

Jeremy Raff, The Atlantic (May 29, 2020)

This article details the rising cases of coronavirus in Chelsea, MA where it has 6 times the rate compared to the state as a whole. One community worker details her experience and points out that immigrants are dis-enrolling and refusing to access needed services during the pandemic due to fears of public charge.

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May 19
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Trump Administration to Extend Border and Travel Restrictions Related to Coronavirus

By | In the News

Trump Administration to Extend Border and Travel Restrictions Related to Coronavirus

Geneva Sands & Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (May 19, 2020)

The Trump administration is planning to extend border and travel restrictions initially put in place as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigrant advocates worry that these restrictions are rooted in efforts to limit immigration to the U.S. as opposed to an issue of public health concern.

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May 18
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Immigration Agency Seeks Bailout, Plans to Charge More for Visa Applications

By | In the News

 Immigration Agency Seeks Bailout, Plans to Charge More for Visa Applications

Geneva Sands, CNN (May 18, 2020)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is requesting $1.2 billion from Congress to make up for lost funds since the onset of COVID-19 limits and immigration restrictions implemented by the Trump administration between the years of 2017 and 2019. On top of that, they plan to include a 10% surcharge for all USCIS applications. This comes as the Trump administration is planning to continue immigration restrictions.

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May 18
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Faced with Choice, Migrant Parents in ICE Detention Refuse to Separate from Children

By | In the News

Faced with Choice, Migrant Parents in ICE Detention Refuse to Separate from Children

Julia Ainsley, NBC News (May 18, 2020)

ICE recently posed to 366 families in detention if they would rather separate from their children or remain with their children but forego Flores settlement protections, such as holding children less than 20 days in detention. All families agreed to remain with their children but felt intimidated by the question on new form from ICE.

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May 18
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COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: What Parents Need to Know

By | In the News

COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Kelly Taylor Hayes, Fox10 Phoenix (May 18, 2020)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention have announced a link between a serious condition found in children and COVID-19.  Symptoms may include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea, swollen lymph-nodes, swollen hands and feet, and redder than usual tongue. While the condition is rare, parents are encouraged to tell medical providers if children are experiencing any symptoms.

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May 18
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Advocates Ask District Court to Block Public Charge Rule Amidst Pandemic Following SCOTUS Rejection

By | Federal Policy, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Public Charge

Advocates Ask District Court to Block Public Charge Rule Amidst Pandemic Following SCOTUS Rejection

Juan Gastelum, Jen Nessel, Alejandra Lopez, & Yatziri, Tovar, National Immigration Law Center (May 18, 2020)

Attorneys from various legal agencies sought a preliminary injunction with a federal district court to the “public charge” ruling that prevents immigrant families in need from accessing public benefits. “Public charge” rules grossly affect immigrant families from seeking health care, food, and housing assistance during the pandemic. Lawyers argue the policy is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

May 18
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The Trump Administration is Rushing Deportations of Migrant Children During Coronavirus

By | In the News

The Trump Administration is Rushing Deportations of Migrant Children During Coronavirus

Lomi Kriel, ProPublic (May 18, 2020)

Since the onset of COVID-19, immigrant children – typically unaccompanied minors –  are being deported at quicker rates that normal. Children are being sent back to dangerous situations with limited opportunity to contact their attorneys before their deportation.

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