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Immigration

Safeguards for Migrant Children Are Not a “Loophole”

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, citing coronavirus concerns, is removing unaccompanied children to countries where they fear violence and persecution. This is deeply troubling, and it is also a violation of children’s legal rights under federal law.

April 10, 2020 | National

Immigration

We’re All in This Together. COVID-19 Relief Must Protect All Families.

Congress’ third bill responding to the impacts of COVID-19, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was a necessary but incomplete step forward in the fight to ensure the needs of children and families are met in the midst of this pandemic.

April 9, 2020 | National

Child Welfare

CARES Act Impact on Immigrant Communities

April 6, 2020 | Texas

Child Welfare

"Am I Eligible?" Immigration-Related CARES Act Eligibility Requirements

April 6, 2020 | Texas

Child Welfare

Protecting Immigrant Communities Newsletter: 4/1/20

Here’s the latest roundup of immigration-related news, and our bi-weekly action opportunities.

April 2, 2020 | Texas

Child Welfare

CDF Letter to Congress on COVID-19 Relief Legislation

As you work quickly with your Congressional colleagues to pass new legislation to address the devastating public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, the Children’s Defense Fund urges you to include in the next package a number of critical provisions to protect our nation’s children and families.

Child Poverty

600+ Organizations Call for Immigrant Families to be Included in COVID-19 Relief Package

CDF was one of over 600 organizations calling for the House to address two major provisions of the proposed COVID-19 relief bill that would exclude millions of immigrant families, including U.S. citizen children. We cannot protect the nation from the Coronavirus and its economic impact if we deny health care and financial relief to a large segment of our communities.

Child Welfare

Protecting Children and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On Wednesday, March 18, the Senate will take up the House-passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as the next step in providing relief from the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.

Child Welfare

Protecting Immigrant Communities Newsletter: 3/11/20

Here’s the latest roundup of immigration-related news, and our bi-weekly action opportunities.

March 13, 2020 | Texas

Child Welfare

Annual Celebration of Bi-National Unity Presents Stark Contrast to how Migrant Children are Suffering Across the Border

March 11, 2020 | Texas