TN lawmakers concerned about migrant kids going to foster homes, program began in ’70s
Sabrina Maggiore, News Channel 9 (June 17, 2021)
This article highlights the difference between state and federal foster care programs in Tennessee.
Biden Administration Gives More Discretion to Prosecutors to Pursue or Drop Immigration Cases
Raymond G. Lahoud, The National Law Review (June 22, 2021)
ICE issued a memo in late May that expanded on ICE prosecutors’ discretion to dismiss cases of certain immigrants, e.g., long-time permanent residents; the pregnant, elderly, or those with serious health condition; or those who’ve been in the U.S. since a young age.
‘I really want to leave’ — Immigrant kids describe desperation to leave shelters Biden administration set up
This article describes the conditions experienced by unaccompanied children in U.S. government emergency shelters.
Pushed Into Harm’s Way: Forced Returns of Unaccompanied Migrant Children to Danger by the USA and Mexico
Amnesty International (June 11, 2021)
This report details the deportations of thousands of unaccompanied minors by both the USA and Mexico without sufficient screenings for the danger and harm these children may encounter, and offers recommendation to both nation’s government to address these issues.
U.S. Gives More Asylum-Seekers Waiting In Mexico Another Shot
The Associated Press (June 22, 2021)
Asylum-seekers who were impacted by the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy will be able to return for another chance at humanitarian protection beginning June 23rd.
Kamala Harris sees immigration problems firsthand in visit to the U.S.-Mexico border
Noah Bierman & Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times (June 25, 2021)
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border at El Paso, Texas.
NJ moves to give children legal aid in immigration cases
Monsy Alvarado, NJ Spotlight News (June 25, 2021)
New Jersey is about to become the 2nd state to offer legal representation to unaccompanied minors for their immigration proceedings.
2021 UnidosUS Annual Conference
UnidosUS | July 26 – 27, 2021
The 2021 UnidosUS conference will offer sessions on racial equity, immigration, hope, and future work.
Community Handout on Public Charge
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (May 4, 2021)
This handout, geared toward youth and families, offers an overview of public charge and answers commons questions about how it applies.
Public Charge Safe to Use List
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (May 24, 2021)
This handout lists some of the most common public benefits programs that do not count for public charge and are safe to use, regardless of one’s immigration status.
