Immigration
In Praise of “Mom Mode”
When Teresa Todd, an elected official, government lawyer and single mother, saw three siblings struggling along a dark West Texas highway, she didn’t hesitate. She pulled over and went into “mom mode.”
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Immigration
Reported Public Charge Rule Threatens Children and Families
Reuters reported on May 3 that the Trump Administration plans to lob another public charge attack against immigrant children and families.
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Immigration
HUD's plan to cut off housing assistance to undocumented immigrants is cruel and vindictive
In its latest attempt to undermine the safety net and intimidate immigrant families, the Trump administration plans to inspect the immigration status of every member of families applying for housing assistance, even members who declare themselves ineligible for assistance during the application process.
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Immigration
“I’ve got four kids and my family. How will they survive without me?”
Indra Sihotang fled to the United States from Indonesia more than a decade ago to escape religious persecution. In our immigration system, he’s called an asylum seeker.
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Immigration
Comments on DHS's Proposed Public Charge Rule
CDF submitted comments to urge the Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposal to revise the definition of 'public charge" and to dedicate its efforts to advancing policies that strengthen - rather than undermine - the ability of immigrants to support themselves and their families now and in the future.
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Immigration
Comments on DHS's Proposed Changes to the Flores Settlement
CDF submitted comments to recommend that DHS and HHS withdraw their proposed rule without delay and commit their energy instead to ensuring robust, good-faith compliance with the Flores settlement agreement. CDF strongly believes that every child who comes into the custody of the federal government should be guaranteed the care, protection and services necessary to mitigate further trauma and promote healthy development, including access to their family.