Jan 27, 2020 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Trump Administration to Implement Anti-immigrant Regulation

The Supreme Court temporarily lifted nationwide court orders blocking implementation of the public charge regulation, which threatens the health, nutrition & housing of families.

Oct 11, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Courts Block Trump Public Charge Regulation

Oct 10, 2019 | Blog Post | Vanessa Meraz

SCOTUS to Decide Fate of 700,000+ DACA Recipients Like Me

Aug 8, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Mississippi Worksite Raids Leave Hundreds of Children Stranded Without Parents and Raise Concerns About ICE Policy

Children in immigrant families make up one-quarter of all children in the United States and represent the fastest growing segment of the country's increasingly diverse child population. Yet immigrant children and families are more likely to be low income and face systemic barriers to health and nutrition supports. Harsh immigration enforcement policies also threaten the safety and wellbeing of the millions of children in mixed-status families. CLASP advocates for federal and state policy reforms to promote health, economic security, and overall success for immigrant children, youth, and families.

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Wendy Cervantes

Director, Immigration and Immigrant Families

Immigrant Children and Families

New from CLASP

February 10, 2020 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Trump’s Budget Doubles Down on Harm to People with Low Incomes, Communities of Color, and Immigrants

February 6, 2020 | News Clip | Immigrant Access to Benefits

In Brown Type: New immigration rule is shortsighted

February 4, 2020 | News Clip | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Fight Over Public Charge Rule Change Isn’t Over

February 3, 2020 | News Clip | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Trump’s Fear Tactics Find Favor with Supreme Court Ruling on Public Charge

January 31, 2020 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Advocates Urge Families to Fight Fear with Facts, As Public Charge Implementation Date Announced

Being Ready for Immigration Raids

Families, providers, and communities must be prepared for immigration raids. We've compiled resources to help stakeholders and providers support children and families who may be affected by immigration raids. These resources can also help providers keep their programs safe and trusted spaces for the families they serve.

Immigration Raid Resources