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Senate passes resolution to overturn Biden administration rule that does not penalize immigrants for receiving government benefits

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Senate passes resolution to overturn Biden administration rule that does not penalize immigrants for receiving government benefits

Nicky Robertson and Ted Barrett, CNN (May 17, 2023)

The Senate has passed a resolution to stop the Biden administration’s public charge rule, which removes potential barriers for immigrants using some public benefits.

California Voice: State program for migrant children could be a national model if legislators support it

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California Voice: State program for migrant children could be a national model if legislators support it

Stephanie L. Canizales, Marin Independent Journal (April 2, 2023)

California is launching a new program called the “California Foster Youth Program for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children,” which will provide support to migrant children who arrive in the state without their parents.

Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families

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Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families

Jason DeParle, New York Times (April 6, 2023)

The Biden administration is launching a new initiative called the “Immigrant Families First” plan, which will provide targeted assistance to families with children who are living in poverty and facing immigration-related challenges, such as language barriers or fear of deportation.

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