This brief first describes specific aspects of current US immigration policies. It then reviews the empirical literature to describe the effects of deportation on the individual, families, and the broader community.
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The Justice Department adheres to its “zero tolerance” immigration policy on the Southwest border, criminally prosecuting 11 members of a caravan of migrants from Central America for crossing the border illegally. At least four of those facing criminal charges had children taken from them and placed into separate custody.
Read MoreThe Trump administration is attempting to rewrite the rules for detaining immigrant children apprehended at the border, seeking greater flexibility on everything from their snack times to their asylum applications in the United States, according to a copy of the proposal obtained by The Washington Post.
Read MoreA First Focus blog piece and analysis about the current phenomenon of family separation.
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A new federal law, called the Family First Prevention Services Act, prioritizes keeping families together and puts more money toward at-home parenting classes, mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment — and puts limits on placing children in institutional settings such as group homes
Read ArticleIn light of the Justice Department suing California over its ‘sanctuary state’ immigration laws, this resource serves to provide information about California’s AB 103 policy, and stresses the importance of the need for reform of detention centers in the US.
Read MoreThis report describes the legal liabilities local governments face when they honor ICE requests, known as “detainers,” to hold individuals past the completion of their criminal custody until immigration agents take them into administrative custody.
Read ReportThis fact sheet explains the shift in enforcement philosophy under the Trump administration and outlines the effects of this change.
View Fact SheetDHS Sensitive Locations Policy outlines how and to what extent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can engage in enforcement actions in sensitive locations such as schools, places of worship and hospitals. This resource is available for download in both English and Spanish.
View ResourceThis publication presents an overview of state laws that designate the officials and entities that may have access to the confidential records of child abuse and neglect reports and investigations, the circumstances under which information may be disclosed, and the appropriate use of confidential information. Public disclosure of information in cases of child abuse-related fatalities or near fatalities also is addressed. Summaries of laws related to these issues for all states and U.S. territories are included.
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