On November 7, from 3-4pm ET, CLASP staff will provide an overview of the proposed public charge rule, its potential impact on young children, and explain how the early childhood field can support immigrant families and take action during the public comment period.
Register HereThe Trump administration is trying to wipe away the Flores Settlement Agreement, which protects the welfare of migrant children in U.S. government custody, and replace it with dangerously broad criteria that allow indefinite detention, fewer legal protections, and questionable standards of care and oversight. Leave a comment to stop the Trump administration from jailing children indefinitely. To ensure that your comment is counted, modify the provided template to reflect your unique perspective before submitting. Only unique comments will be considered. The public comment period closes on November 6th!
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On Oct. 9, a federal court preliminarily approved a settlement agreement between plaintiffs and the government in three cases challenging the government’s family separation policies: Dora v. Sessions, Ms. L v. ICE, and M.M.M. v. Sessions. The settlement will allow parents whose credible or reasonable fear interviews were denied after having their children taken from them to have their claims re-evaluated. This webinar will explain the terms of the preliminary settlement agreement and who can benefit from this agreement. Registration closes on October 18th.
Register HereSpread the word about the proposed changes to the “public charge” rule to your networks. CLASP created a comprehensive digital toolkit for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram — complete with 1) sample social media, 2) graphics, and 3) a sample e-blast for your email lists.
Find More InformationSubmit a comment from your perspective about why you oppose the Trump administration’s new regulations to indefinitely detain children, lower standards of care in immigration jails, and remove legal protections from minors seeking safety in the U.S.
Find More InformationThe U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Justice for Immigrants (JFI) campaign is convening a national conference in Crystal City, VA on December 5-7, 2018. The JFI Conference will offer an opportunity to discuss the current migration policy landscape and organize our advocacy efforts as we face a new Congress in 2019.
Read MoreThis webinar will provide an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a humanitarian form of immigration relief for children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by a parent. Other issues will be discussed, including trends in USCIS adjudications and immigration courts. Registration closes September 26th.
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A webinar on supporting immigrant students in universities, with the aim of promoting network-based collaboration on issues facing immigrants and refugees.
Register HereCLINIC staff attorney, Christy Williams will lead a panel discussion on how advocates and state officials can work together to protect their communities from immigration services fraud. This training will discuss CLINIC’s research into consumer fraud related to immigration services and the need for resourceful mechanisms that empower immigrants to defend themselves from notario fraud.
More InfoJoin ISS staff for a #KidsAreWaiting Live Chat with the ISS-USA Staff on Wed, August 29th from 1-2pm EST. They will answer questions about our cross-border services that benefit waiting children and families.
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