The following statement can be attributed to Wendy Cervantes, director of the Immigration and Immigrant Families team at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Washington, D.C, September 2, 2026—Children’s advocates mourn the death of Pierre Damas Bel, a Black 20-year-old first-year college student…
This brief, part of the TANF 101 series, describes the work participation rate which services as the only measure of performance states under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
CLASP submitted a comment opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing changes to the Unaccompanied Children Program through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The rule would create additional requirements in sponsor assessment to include restrictive proof…
This brief examines how public benefit restrictions disproportionately affect immigrants, limiting access to food and health care and worsening health inequities.
CLASP submitted comments in response to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's notice of proposed rulemaking, Removal of Reporting Requirements, RIN 3046-AB37 (“NPRM”), to rescind requirements to file EEO-1, EEO-2, EEO-3, EEO-4, EEO-5, and EEO-6 reports.
The Census reports will be much more than a look-back at the state of the country in 2025. Sadly, they will be a preview of the harm ahead for our communities.
In recent years, states like New York and New Mexico have demonstrated that universal child care is possible. However, despite widespread awareness of the value of child care and positive progress at the state level, the Trump Administration has continued to dismantle the existing child…