Immigrants brought to the US as children ask judges to keep protections against deportation
Kevin McGill & Jack Brook, AP News (October 10, 2024)
Three appellate judges heard arguments over the DACA program in a federal court in New Orleans.
Parenting as an immigrant can be challenging. A new program helps tackle the stress.
Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, Sahan Journal (October 15, 2024)
A new Minnesota program aims to help immigrant parents navigate challenging child behavioral issues.
Immigrant advocates: Unaccompanied migrants from Africa, Middle East face discrimination in federal shelters
Gustavo Solis, KPBS (October 15, 2024)
Immigrant advocates raise concerns of inadequate care and discrimination against unaccompanied children from Africa and the Middle East while in ORR custody.
More States Expanding Medicaid/CHIP for Pregnant Women, Including Immigrants
Tanesha Mondestin, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families (October 15, 2024)
A 2024 survey of Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility, Enrollment, and Renewal Policies reveals expansions in maternal health coverage, including for immigrant women.
Debunking the myth: Who pays for educating unaccompanied minors in public schools?
Sneha Puri, Niskanen Center (October 24, 2024)
This analysis reviews costs related to providing public education to unaccompanied minors, and common myths and misunderstanding.
Migrant families separated under Trump still feel fallout, fear his return
Associated Press, VOA News (October 27, 2024)
A youth who was separated from his family as a result of the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy speaks out about the lasting impacts.
Trump vows to deport millions. Would it mean family separations?
Cecilia Vega, Camilo Montoya-Galvez, Aliza Chasan, Andy Court & Annabelle Hanflig; CBS News (October 27, 2024)
Trump has promised to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if reelected – authors explore how this might impact mixed-status families.
Learning Brief: Serving Diverse Refugee & Immigrant Youth & Young Adult (YYA) Populations
International Rescue Committee (September 25, 2024)
This learning brief for service providers working with youth and young adult (YYA) immigrants reviews YYA experiences, immigration statuses and opportunities, and best practices for creating culturally and linguistically accessible programs.
Self-Care for Advocates Working with Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth
Children’s Immigration Law Academy, American Bar Association (October 10, 2024)
This resource reviews self-care practices for advocates and professionals working with unaccompanied immigrant youth.
Analysis and Recommendations Relating to August 2024 DHS IG Report on Unaccompanied Children
Kids in Need of Defense (August 2024)
This resource analyzes the August 2024 DHS IG Report on Unaccompanied Children and provides recommendations for ORR to improve support of UCs.
