Getting Back on Track: A Detailed Look at Health Coverage Trends for Latino Children
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This report reveals trends in healthcare coverage for Latino children in recent years, including the “chilling effects” of the Trump administration and its public charge rule, and provides recommendations for the federal and state/local levels to improve coverage for this vulnerable population.
Remote Assessment in Permanency Planning
International Social Service-USA (April 14, 2021)
This quick guide provides five key considerations for conducting assessments remotely in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Including Family Outside the U.S. in Permanency Planning for Children in Care Webinar
International Social Service-USA (September 19, 2019)
This webinar reviews family finding, permanency planning, and concurrent planning for all cases, including those with families who reside outside of the state and country; provides resources for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), Guardians Ad Litem, attorneys and other stakeholders; and highlight ISS network services.
Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants Seeking Green Cards
Adam Liptak, The New York Times (June 7, 2021)
The Supreme Court has ruled that immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who entered the country unlawfully may not apply for green cards.
Biden administration expands humanitarian program for Central American children
Geneva Sands, CNN (June 15, 2021)
The Biden administration is expanding eligibility for the Central American Minors program, allowing asylum-seeking parents and legal guardians to apply on behalf of their children.
SCOTUS TPS Decision on Sanchez v. Mayorkas
Supreme Court of the United States (June 7, 2021)
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the Sanchez v. Mayorkas case, stating that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients who initially entered the U.S. unlawfully will be unable to adjust their status and obtain a green card.
Central American Minors Program: Providing a Safe Alternative to a Dangerous Migration Journey
Kids in Need of Defense (June 7, 2021)
This policy brief provides background, updates, and recommendations on the Central American Minors (CAM) program, which enables some children to apply for refugee protection or parole from their home country.
Michigan police could probe immigration status under House Republican legislation
Samuel Robinson, MLive (June 16, 2021)
House Republicans in Michigan have introduced 2 bills that would prevent local entities from implementing ordinances that limit law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
USCIS Issues Three Policy Updates to “Improve Immigration Services”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (June 9, 2021)
In efforts to reduce barriers to and improve access to the U.S. immigration system, USCIS has introduced three policy updates in its Policy Manual related to expedited processing, requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny, and employment authorization documents.
