This action could have devastating consequences for immigrant families and their children, including U.S. citizen children, deterring them from receiving medical attention, seeking out disaster relief, attending school, and carrying out everyday activities.
Taken together, these directives, if fully implemented, will have devastating consequences on immigrants, their children, the communities where they live and work and volunteer, and the nation as a whole.
Work requirements restrict access to benefits like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF by mandating proof of work, disproportionately harming people of color. Rooted in racist stereotypes, these policies deepen poverty and inequity, particularly for Black Americans, who face higher sanction rates and systemic barriers. Research shows…
As we confront the prospect of a second Trump administration and the significant harmful impact of his proposed policies, CLASP stands prepared for this moment and remains committed to doing the work to slow down, minimize, and prevent or mitigate damage to families with low…
In 2024, a record 21.4 million people received their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces. Enrollment gains among Black, Latino, and people with low incomes drove the increased enrollment. Sustaining the policy choices that led to record enrollment and adding in long…
Today’s release of the U.S. Census Bureau’s report on poverty and income shows that a strong economy matters for workers and families – yet far more is needed to reduce poverty.
Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities face unique challenges that are often masked by overgeneralization and the model minority myth. These include disparities in poverty, food insecurity, and access to resources.
HUD is planning a pilot program to provide direct rental assistance to some who are eligible for housing choice vouchers. Giving cash instead of vouchers to eligible renters is a monumental change that signals trust in participants.
The pre-release Medicaid waiver is a major opportunity for states to close the health equity gap for formerly incarcerated individuals and help those leaving incarceration thrive in their home communities.