Family Detention: Realities and Resistance under Trump 2.0
On Tuesday, November 18 at 5 pm ET/ 4 pm CT/ 2 pm PT, the National Coalition to End Family and Child Detention invites you to join us for an interactive webinar.
Immigration
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Immigration
Tell Congress: End Family Detention Now!
As a result of the huge budget cuts Congress made to life-saving programs like Medicaid and SNAP in its budget reconciliation bill this summer, millions of Americans are losing access to healthcare and nutrition assistance.
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Education
Advocate for Immigrant Students’ Access to Higher Education in Texas
During the recent Texas legislative session, some lawmakers proposed legislation that would have limited the provisions of the Texas Dream Act so that Texas high school graduates who are undocumented could no longer qualify for in-state tuition.
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Immigration
Defend Birthright Citizenship for All Children Born in Texas
On his first day back in office, President Trump announced Executive Order 14160,i which purports to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the U.S. Under this order, a child would be denied citizenship at birth if their father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and their mother is either unlawfully or temporarily present in the U.S.
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Immigration
Children’s Defense Fund: “Denying the Constitutional Right to Citizenship Would Harm Children”
The implications of ending, or even threatening, birthright citizenship are far-reaching and serious. Denying the constitutional right to citizenship would harm children, families, and communities throughout the United States, weakening the moral and social fabric of our nation.
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Immigration
CDF-Texas, Partners Warn U.S. DOJ-TX Dream Act Lawsuit, Settlement Will Harm State’s Immigrant Students
Children’s Defense Fund-Texas, youth and immigrant advocates, faith communities, and members of Texas’ business community warn a recent lawsuit and settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the state could harm both immigrant students and Texas’ economic future.
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Texas
Take Action Today to Oppose SB 1798
If passed, Senate Bill 1798 would amend the Texas Education Code to reclassify students whose presence in the United States is “not authorized under federal statute” as non-residents.
May 16, 2025
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Early Childhood
Take Action Today to Oppose SB 1798
If passed, Senate Bill 1798 would amend the Texas Education Code to reclassify students whose presence in the United States is “not authorized under federal statute” as non-residents.
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Immigration
Tell Your State Representatives to Vote NO on H.B. 1554 and S.B. 1005
If passed, House Bill 1554 and Senate Bill 1005 would endanger children, separate families, and lead to violations of the right to due process by prohibiting public funding for legal services in immigration matters for people who are considered “unlawfully present.”
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Texas
Children & Families Facing Deportation Deserve Due Process
If passed, House Bill 1554 and Senate Bill 1005 would endanger children, separate families, and lead to violations of the right to due process by prohibiting public funding for legal services in immigration matters for people who are considered “unlawfully present.”
May 5, 2025
