“They Dragged Her Out in Front of the Kids”: Inside Chicago’s ICE Raid at a Bilingual Daycare
Al Letson & Ashley Cleek, Mother Jones (November 13, 2025)
Armed federal agents arrested a teacher at a Chicago daycare while children were present.
Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits
Ximena Bustillo, NPR (November 18, 2025)
DHS has proposed to rescind a Biden-era public charge rule and significantly expand the range of social and health services—including SNAP and Medicaid—that immigration officers can consider when determining immigrants’ eligibility for legal status.
How undocumented families are navigating the looming threat of ICE
Xavier Lopez, Jasmine Garsd, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella, & Courtney Stein, NPR (November 19, 2025)
This article explores how immigrant families across the country are coping with heightened fears of ICE detention and finding ways to protect themselves and their children amid the Trump administration’s intensified focus on deportation.
Government ordered to resume deportation protection program for vulnerable immigrant youth
Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press (November 20, 2025)
A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to reinstate a program that may provide deportation protection for immigrant children and young people in the U.S.
Fearing deportation, undocumented parents are preparing to leave their kids behind
Xavier Lopez, Jasmine Garsd, B.A. Parker, Leah Donnella, & Courtney Stein, NPR (November 22, 2025)
This article profiles two D.C. families—one establishing emergency guardianship for their son in case of deportation, and another agreeing to take him in—as part of a series examining how immigrant families are preparing for potential family separation under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
California Governor Signs Bills Protecting Children and Families Facing Federal Immigration Crackdown
Jeremy Loudenback, The Imprint (October 17, 2025)
CA governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that expands caregiving options for children whose parents face deportation by allowing relatives to become guardians and enabling parents to designate temporary legal guardians. It also prohibits daycare providers from collecting immigration information.
Dr. Kristina Lovato to Facilitate Peer Dialogue at 2025 California County Immigration & Child Welfare Convening
November 6, 2025
Dr. Kristina Lovato, Assistant Professor of Social Welfare at UC Berkeley and Director of the Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (CICW), has been invited to facilitate a peer dialogue on Thursday, November 6th at the upcoming 2025 California County Immigration & Child Welfare Convening.
This interactive workshop panel will feature a dynamic exchange among county leaders and practitioners exploring how local systems have adapted over time to meet the evolving needs of immigrant children and families. The discussion will highlight strategies, processes, and promising practices, as well as key lessons learned in addressing challenges and advancing equitable, culturally responsive services across California.
A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs Available in Spanish
Center for Law & Social Policy (September 2025)
CLASP’s “A Guide to Creating ‘Safe Space’ Policies for Early Childhood Programs” is now available in Spanish. It equips practitioners, advocates, and policymakers with information, resources, and sample policy text to help early childhood programs protect families from immigration enforcement while safeguarding their safety and privacy.
Job Opportunity: Staff Attorney with Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights is inviting applications for the full-time position of Staff Attorney with its Technical Assistance Program. The position is open to applicants based anywhere in the United States, with preference given to applicants in the American Southeast or in cities where the Young Center has offices: Houston, San Antonio, and Harlingen, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; Washington, D.C.; Phoenix, Arizona; and Los Angeles, California.
Screening for Immigration Relief: Client Intake Form and Notes
ILRC Attorneys, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (October 2, 2025)
This resource provides a comprehensive client intake form with accompanying guidance notes to help practitioners screen for immigration relief options, identify potential issues, and assess eligibility pathways during the initial assessment stage.
