How to protect unaccompanied minors who are in the U.S.
International Rescue Committee (October 21, 2025)
This article reviews Trump administration actions against unaccompanied minors and what can be done to support this vulnerable population.
Judge halts Trump administration from detaining immigrant children after they turn 18
Marina Dunbar, The Guardian (October 4, 2025)
A federal judge temporarily issued an order to ICE to stop placing unaccompanied immigrant children into adult detention once they turn 18.
ICE is detaining children with their families beyond limit set by federal judge
Patrick Terpstra , Cameron Couvillion, Nick Refuerzo, KSHB (October 9, 2025)
Immigration authorities are detaining hundreds of children beyond the federally mandated 20-day limit, with over 600 juveniles held in ICE custody during July alone.
Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new lesson plans: ‘Know your rights’
Heather Schlitz, Reuters (October 10, 2025)
Educators in Chicago are responding to increased federal immigration enforcement through various means, including protests, “know your rights” materials, and advocacy for remote learning options to help students without legal status avoid detention risks.
Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported
Jeanne Kuang, Cal Matters (October 13, 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.
Resources to Help Prevent Child Labor Exploitation
Kids in Need of Defense & Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights (2025)
These resources are designed to address/prevent child labor exploitation:
- Connect, Assess, Respond, and Educate (C.A.R.E.): A Toolkit for Professionals Serving Unaccompanied Children Experiencing Labor Exploitation: This resource can help professionals working with unaccompanied minors to identify and address child labor exploitation.
- LEPP Videos: These videos, available in English and Spanish, outline the rights of youth workers, how to spot labor exploitation, and what to do in cases of suspected labor exploitation.
- LEPP Flyer: This flyer, available in 16 languages, mirrors the information in LEPP’s first animated video, titled “Want to work? You have rights!”
- “Where to find help” webpage: Available in English and Spanish, this webpage provides resources on where to find help if a young person suspects they are experiencing labor exploitation, job training resources, hotline information, and other resources.
Brief: An Examination of Immigration Status and Its Implications for Transition-Age Youth in the Child Welfare System
Anthony Gómez, Kristina K. Lovato, Andrea Lane Eastman, and Mark E. Courtney, Transition-Age Youth Research & Evaluation Hub (May 29, 2025)
This brief summarizes the findings and key recommendations from a study examining immigration status documentation in California’s child welfare records for transition-age youth in foster care.
Everyday Futures: Language as Survival for Indigenous Youth in Diaspora
Stephanie L. Canizales and Brendan H. O’Connor, Stanford University Press (August 2025)
This book examines language socialization experiences of Maya-speaking Guatemalan youth in Los Angeles, exploring how language affects their integration and sense of belonging in both Guatemalan and American communities.
Trump’s Racist Attacks Against TPS Will Rip Apart Families, Harm Local Economies, and Endanger Thousands
Lulit Shewan, CLASP (September 8, 2025)
This brief explores the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the negative implications for TPS holders and their children and families.
Explainer: Public Charge Memo September 8, 2025
Protecting Immigrant Families (September 8, 2025)
This explainer reviews the current status of the public charge rule, emphasizing that the Biden era policy remains in place.
