Center on Immigration and Child Welfare | CICW

Apr 28

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The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | Federal Policy, Immigration Relief, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

Deborah Anker, ABA Journal (April 28, 2020)

Anker details the history and development of the United States’ gender asylum law. Through a series of court decisions, the U.S. considered survivors of domestic violence a particular social group under the United Nations definition of a refugee. Jeff Sessions challenged this in 2018 and eliminate protections for women seeking asylum. This continues to be challenged in court.

Apr 28

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Trump Wants to Use Coronavirus Aid as Leverage to Force Blue States to Change Immigration Policies

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Trump Wants to Use Coronavirus Aid as Leverage to Force Blue States to Change Immigration Policies

Katelyn Burns, Vox (April 28, 2020)

According to Vox, Trump recently commented that he would be willing to give aid to Democratic states if they will align their sanctuary policies to his proposed immigration policies.

Apr 24

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Supreme Court Denies Request to Suspend ‘Public Charge’ Rule for Immigrants During Pandemic

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Supreme Court Denies Request to Suspend ‘Public Charge’ Rule for Immigrants During Pandemic

Ariane de Vogue, CNN (April 24, 2020)

The Supreme Court denied requests from states that would block the public charge rule from being in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 22

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Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | COVID-19, Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

CNN Politics (April 22, 2020)

This article includes the full executive order that President Trump recently signed. This executive order temporarily halts immigration to the U.S. and suspends new immigrant visas to the United States for 60 days.

Apr 21

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ICE Delayed its Pandemic Response, Putting Detainees at ‘Substantial’ Risk of Harm, Judge Finds

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

ICE Delayed its Pandemic Response, Putting Detainees at ‘Substantial’ Risk of Harm, Judge Finds

Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post (April 21, 2020)

A Los Angeles judge stated that ICE has failed to protect detained immigrants who are most vulnerable to complications associated with COVID-19.

Apr 12

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An Immigrant Community Faces a ‘Catastrophic’ Pandemic Without Help

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

An Immigrant Community Faces a ‘Catastrophic’ Pandemic Without Help

Michael E. Miller, The Washington Post (April 12, 2020)

An immigrant community in Maryland is being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 07

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Chicago Coronavirus: Mayor Lightfoot Signs Order Ensuring Immigrants can Get COVID-19 Benefits

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Chicago Coronavirus: Mayor Lightfoot Signs Order Ensuring Immigrants can Get COVID-19 Benefits

Diane Pathieu, ABC 7 (April 7, 2020)

Chicago’s mayor signed an executive order that will allow undocumented immigrants and refugees to have access to COVID-19 benefits within the city.

Apr 06

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Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs During COVID-19

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | COVID-19, Practice, Practice Highlight, Youth & Families

Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs During COVID-19

Protecting Immigrant Families (April 6, 2020)

This table of information shows what programs immigrants are eligible for during coronavirus and implications for public charge rules.

Apr 04

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Undocumented Workers Among Those Hit First — and Worst — by the Coronavirus Shutdown

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

Undocumented Workers Among Those Hit First — and Worst — by the Coronavirus Shutdown

Tracy Jan, The Washington Post (April 4, 2020)

According to the Washington Post, undocumented immigrant workers are being hit the hardest by shutdowns due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Apr 04

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House Democrats Introduce Bill Giving Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Immigrants

By Center on Immigration & Child Welfare | In the News

House Democrats Introduce Bill Giving Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Immigrants

Andrew Mark Miller, Washington Examiner (April 4, 2020)

Democrats introduced the Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act that, if passed, would allow undocumented immigrants to receive money from the CARES Act.

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Deborah Anker, ABA Journal (April 28, 2020)

Trump Wants to Use Coronavirus Aid as Leverage to Force Blue States to Change Immigration Policies

Katelyn Burns, Vox (April 28, 2020)

Supreme Court Denies Request to Suspend ‘Public Charge’ Rule for Immigrants During Pandemic

Ariane de Vogue, CNN (April 24, 2020)

CNN Politics (April 22, 2020)

ICE Delayed its Pandemic Response, Putting Detainees at ‘Substantial’ Risk of Harm, Judge Finds

Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post (April 21, 2020)

An Immigrant Community Faces a ‘Catastrophic’ Pandemic Without Help

Michael E. Miller, The Washington Post (April 12, 2020)

Chicago Coronavirus: Mayor Lightfoot Signs Order Ensuring Immigrants can Get COVID-19 Benefits

Diane Pathieu, ABC 7 (April 7, 2020)

Protecting Immigrant Families (April 6, 2020)

Undocumented Workers Among Those Hit First — and Worst — by the Coronavirus Shutdown

Tracy Jan, The Washington Post (April 4, 2020)

House Democrats Introduce Bill Giving Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Immigrants

Andrew Mark Miller, Washington Examiner (April 4, 2020)

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