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DHS rolls out new Alternatives to Detention pilot program with expanded migrant services

By | In the News

DHS rolls out new Alternatives to Detention pilot program with expanded migrant services

Sandra Sanchez, Border Report (August 17, 2021)

The Department of Homeland Security has announced it will be implementing a new case management program, the Alternatives to Detention program, which recruits help from nonprofits to track and offer supportive services to migrants.

Nevada judge says immigration law making reentry a felony is unconstitutional, has racist origins

By | In the News

Nevada judge says immigration law making reentry a felony is unconstitutional, has racist origins

Michelle Rindels & Riley Snyder, The Nevada Independent (August 18, 2021)

A Nevada federal judge has ruled that Section 1326, which makes it a felony to reenter the U.S. after being deported, is unconstitutional as it was enacted with discriminatory intent against Latinos, violating the Equal Protection Clause.

Medicaid Coverage for Immigrants

By | Child Well-Being, Federal Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

Medicaid Coverage for Immigrants

Sarah Grusin and Catherine McKee, National Health Law Program (May 17, 2021)

This issue brief clarifies which immigrants are covered by federal Medicaid funding, including a flow chart to help determine eligibility. The brief also outlines states’ verification processes of applicants’ immigration status and income for eligibility purposes.

Congress Should Adopt American Families Plan’s Permanent Expansions of Child Tax Credit and EITC, Make Additional Provisions Permanent

By | Child Well-Being, Federal Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

Congress Should Adopt American Families Plan’s Permanent Expansions of Child Tax Credit and EITC, Make Additional Provisions Permanent

Chuck Marr, Kris Cox, Stephanie Hingtgen, and Katie Windham; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (May 24, 2021)

This report details key reasons for permanent expansions of the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, which would have important implications for children in immigrant families especially.

“It felt like my son had died”: Zero tolerance and the trauma of family separation

By | Child Well-Being, Family Separation, Foster Care, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research Highlight, Trauma

“It felt like my son had died”: Zero tolerance and the trauma of family separation

Óscar F. Gil-García, Francesca Bové, Luz Velazquez,  Sarah Vener & Alexandra Miranda; Latino Studies (May 3, 2021)

This research documents the traumatic impacts of family separation under the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy.

Ready to Stay Coalition

By | Opportunities

Ready to Stay Coalition

Ready to Stay is a new national coalition providing and building legal service capacities to help immigrant families and communities access accurate information on available legal programs. They offer resources for both immigrants and advocates.

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