This new report provides an in-depth look into the consequences of the first Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy, and finds that the resulting forcible family separations were an intentional, targeted policy choice despite knowledge of the inevitable human suffering.
This factsheet reviews the importance of access to benefits for DACA recipients and current policy proposals that could address barriers to access.
This policy framework identifies needed changes and goals to support and improve immigrant mental health and well-being in the US from the local, state, and federal levels.
This report reviews Texas’ punitive deportation law SB4 and its harmful consequences and identifies copycat policies being pursued by other states across the country.
In November 2024, many young immigrants became eligible to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchanges. This FAQ reviews common questions around eligibility for the ACA for Special Immigrant Juveniles and other immigrant children.
This toolkit provides guidance on creating a Family Preparedness Plan, which is a critical tool for immigrant families to prepare for immigration-related emergencies. It addresses topics like childcare options in the event of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services, and know your rights information. It includes guidance for families regardless of immigration status as well as for undocumented and/or mixed status families.
This resource reviews what changes to public charge are—and are not—possible under a second Trump administration, including the timing of any potential changes and recommendations for community members.
The ACLU and the New York Civil Liberties Union have filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals challenging the termination of a father’s parental rights and addressing issues of race, national origin, and disability discrimination in child welfare proceedings, especially in cases where non-English speaking parents face communication barriers.
A new documentary “Separated” explores the first Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policy, which forcibly separated over 5,000 migrant children from their families.
Reports indicate that the incoming Trump administration will rescind longstanding policy which prohibits ICE from conducting immigrant enforcement operations in “sensitive locations,” such as hospitals, schools, and other places where children gather.
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