Public Charge Update: What Advocates Need to Know Now
Protecting Immigrant Families (March 4, 2022)
This resource reviews all updates to public charge rule in recent months.
Dismantling and Reconstructing the U.S. Immigration System: A Catalog of Changes under the Trump Presidency
Sarah Pierce and Jessica Bolter, Migration Policy Institute (July, 2020)
Since Trump’s inauguration, over 400 policies and executive orders have been implemented targeting all levels of immigration to and within the United States. This report covers all notable changes and their long lasting effects on the immigration system.
How can child protection agencies support families and children who lack lawful immigration status?
Casey Family Programs (June 22, 2020)
This resource covers resources and strategies to best support immigrant families that do not have documented status within the United States.
Working with Immigrant Families in the Child Welfare System
California Evidenced-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (August 2020)
This resource provides insight for child welfare agencies on how to effectively engage and provide services for immigrant families.
The Day That ICE Came: How Worksite Raids Are Once Again Harming Children and Families
Wendy Cervantes, Rebecca Ulrich, & Vanessa Meraz, CLASP (July 13, 2020)
CLASP conducted a study at three locations where ICE worksite raids were conducted in order to evaluate the impact on immigrant children and families. Findings shows severe adverse affects on the mental health and economic well-being of children, their parents, and their communities.
DHS and DOJ Proposed Rule: COVID-19 and Asylum Claims
DHS and DOJ (July 9, 2020)
The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice proposed a new rule to consider COVID-19 as a means to deny someone asylum. They are accepting public comment on this proposed rule until August 10, 2020.
Communication Toolkit: For Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations
Center for Disease Control (June 5, 2020)
This communication toolkit provides resources in over 30 languages for organizations to help educate immigrant communities on COVID-19 prevention.
Practice Alert: Temporary Changes to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Response to COVID-19
Peggy Gleason & Ariel Brown, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (May 27, 2020)
This brief provides all updates to USCIS services during COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocates Ask District Court to Block Public Charge Rule Amidst Pandemic Following SCOTUS Rejection
Juan Gastelum, Jen Nessel, Alejandra Lopez, & Yatziri, Tovar, National Immigration Law Center (May 18, 2020)
Attorneys from various legal agencies sought a preliminary injunction with a federal district court to the “public charge” ruling that prevents immigrant families in need from accessing public benefits. “Public charge” rules grossly affect immigrant families from seeking health care, food, and housing assistance during the pandemic. Lawyers argue the policy is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
