What is SIJS?
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (May 15, 2024)
This Community Explainer reviews SIJS, what its key benefits are, and the eligibility pathways.
Millions of long term undocumented residents could be protected by the Biden Administration
FWD.us (April 10, 2024)
This analysis proposes three ways the Biden administration could provide immigration relief to as many as 3 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Immigrants With DACA Protections Will Be Eligible for Obamacare
Hamed Aleaziz, The New York Times (May 3, 2024)
The Biden administration has published new regulations the grant health care coverage to DACA recipients through the Affordable Care Act.
U.S. announces new rule to empower asylum officials to reject more migrants earlier in process
Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News (May 8, 2024)
The Biden administration has announced a new regulation enabling immigration officials to identify and deport ineligible asylum-seeking migrants, especially those who pose “significant threats” to public safety and national security, earlier in the process.
White House asks judge to change protections for migrant children in government custody
Laura Barrón-López & Saher Khan, PBS News Hour (May 14, 2024)
The Biden administration is seeking to partially end the 27-year-old Flores settlement agreement, which stipulates conditions for migrant children in government custody.
Surge of children crossing dangerous Darién Gap jungle
Vanessa Buschschlüter, BBC News (May 15, 2024)
Over 30,000 children have crossed the Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia in the first four months of 2024, up 40% from this time last year.
Political Football:’ Future Uncertain for Program Reuniting Migrant Families
Tyche Hendricks, KQED (May 16, 2024)
The Central American Minors Program, which reunites Central American children with their parents who are legally in the U.S., continues to face challenges amidst a tumultuous political environment.
Dr Julie Linton Addresses Disparities in Pediatric Care for Immigrant Children in the US
Cameron Santoro, AJMC (May 21, 2024)
Julie Linton, MD, FAAP identifies important disparities within health care services impacting immigrant children in the U.S.
National Immigration Law Center Announces Campaign to Protect K-12 Public Education Access for All Children
National Immigration Law Center (May 22, 2024)
The NILC, in partnership with a coalition of 35 organizations, has launched a new campaign “Education for All” to protect access to K-12 public education for all kids, regardless of their immigration status.
Closed casino hotels in Mississippi could house unaccompanied migrant children
AP News (May 23, 2024)
A proposal is being considered to house unaccompanied migrant children at two former casino hotels in northwest Mississippi.
