Protecting migrant children in immigration court
KPRC 2 (March 29, 2024)
Representatives from Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) discuss the severe backlog of immigration cases impacting unaccompanied minors in the U.S.
Child-centered care needed at U.S. border facilities, AAP leaders say
Steve Schering, American Academy of Pediatrics (April 1, 2024)
Leaders from the American Academy of Pediatrics call for child-centered care at U.S. border facilities after a recent visit to the U.S.-Mexico border.
ACF Has Enhanced Some Cybersecurity Controls Over the Unaccompanied Children Portal and Data But Improvements Are Needed
Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (April 3, 2024)
An audit of the Administration for Children and Families by the OIG calls for additional improvements to protect the sensitive UC Portal and data.
Judge Orders Timely Housing for Migrant Children Waiting at Border
Emily Baumgaertner, The New York Times (April 4, 2024)
A judge has ordered that federal government is required to “expeditiously” house migrant children versus keeping them in open-air sites, with notoriously poor public health conditions, while they await processing.
What life is like for children navigating Baltimore’s immigration court
Clara Longo de Freitas, The Baltimore Banner (April 14, 2024)
Unaccompanied children face a daunting experience navigating immigration courts in the U.S., but recent guidance from the DOJ aims to make the process more child-centered.
A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (April 14, 2024)
At least nine states, including Iowa, have pursued laws that mirror portions of the Texas immigration law known as SB 4, creating fear among immigrant communities.
Large group of migrants, including children, cross US-Mexico border near San Ysidro
Jeanette Quezada, NBC San Diego (April 19, 2024)
San Diego sees increased arrivals of migrants, including children who must now be quickly housed in a secure facility inn compliance with a recent federal ruling.
The Migrant Families Separated Under Trump Are Still in Legal Limbo
Isabela Dias, Mother Jones (February 27, 2024)
This article reviews the history and impact of the Trump era Zero Tolerance Policy, which resulted in the separation of over 5,000 children, 1,000 of whom had yet to be reunited as of November 2023.
Ken Paxton’s Annunciation House investigation is the latest attack on religious organizations aiding migrants at the border
Uriel J. García & William Melhado, The Texas Tribune (February 29, 2024)
The Texas Attorney General launched an investigation into Annunciation House, a nonprofit that provides humanitarian aid to migrants, accusing it of engaging in human smuggling and operating a stash house.
Flores Counsel takes action to address the harm children are experiencing at open air detention sites
Layne Mullett, American Friends Service Committee (March 1, 2024)
Several advocacy organizations have submitted a court filing calling for an end to the use of open air detention sites for children.
