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Biden says separated migrant families deserve compensation. But in court, the Justice Dept. says they’re not entitled to it

By | In the News

Biden says separated migrant families deserve compensation. But in court, the Justice Dept. says they’re not entitled to it.

Maria Sacchetti and Sean Sullivan, The Washington Post (January 12, 2022)

As families separated at the border file lawsuits against the federal government, the current administration’s lawyers argue they are not entitled to monetary compensation and that the cases should be dismissed.

Why are Latina Moms in New York Reporting Such High Levels of Anxiety and Depression?

By | In the News

Why are Latina Moms in New York Reporting Such High Levels of Anxiety and Depression?

Eileen Grench and Jessica Washington, The City (January 17, 2022)

Community programs in New York provide support for Latina mothers who report higher rates of depression and anxiety due to barriers preventing access to services exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s time for the Biden administration to let immigrants know about the public charge rule change

By | In the News

It’s time for the Biden administration to let immigrants know about the public charge rule change

Gabriel R. Sanchez, Brookings (January 19, 2022)

Many immigrant families are not aware that the Trump-era public charge rule has changed under the Biden administration, discouraging them from accessing essential public assistance in fear of facing immigration consequences.

Webinar: Increasing Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Through Community Partnerships

By | Opportunities

Webinar: Increasing Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Through Community Partnerships

Catholic Legal Immigration Network • March 30, 2022 • 2:00 p.m. EST

This webinar will discuss the basics of integration to allow community partnerships to expand their reach and engage more community members, along with providing recommendations for creating and maintaining effective partnerships.

The psychological effects of forced family separation on asylum-seeking children and parents at the US-Mexico border: A qualitative analysis of medico-legal documents

By | Child Well-Being, Detention, Family Separation, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research Highlight, Trauma

The psychological effects of forced family separation on asylum-seeking children and parents at the US-Mexico border: A qualitative analysis of medico-legal documents

Kathryn Hampton, Elsa Raker, Hajar Habbach, Linda Camaj Deda, Michele Heisler, and Ranit Mishori; PLOS ONE (November 24, 2021)

This study explored narratives from parents and children separated as a result of the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy. Data indicated significant negative mental health outcomes even after reunification.

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