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

Courts Block Trump Public Charge Regulation

Today, federal courts issued national injunctions blocking President Trump's "public charge" rule, which threatens millions of families' health, nutrition, and housing.

Jun 7, 2019 | Blog Post | Renato Rocha

Proposed HUD Rule is Latest Attack on Immigrant Families

May 3, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Reported Trump Regulation Threatens Immigrant Families

Apr 23, 2019 | Report/Brief | Rebecca Ullrich

A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs

Immigrants and their families face unique barriers to basic health care and nutrition assistance, including laws that restrict even lawfully present immigrants’ access to federal means-tested benefits. Immigrants and their children—many of whom are U.S. citizens—are less likely to use programs like SNAP or Medicaid even when they are eligible, due to confusing rules and immigration-related concerns. CLASP works to protect access to critical benefits and income supports for all children and families who need them, regardless of immigration status.

Featured Expert:

Madison Allen

Senior Policy Analyst/Attorney, Income and Work Supports

Immigrant Access to Benefits

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October 19, 2019 | News Clip | Immigrant Children and Families

5 Things You Need to Know on 'Public Charge'

October 18, 2019 | Blog Post | Immigrant Children and Families

CLASP Builds on Public Interest Law Roots Through Amicus Advocacy for Immigrants

October 16, 2019 | Blog Post | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Five Federal Courts Enjoin Public Charge Rule, Citing Powerful Evidence

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

Courts Block Trump Public Charge Regulation

October 7, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Child Health Experts and Advocates File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Describing Traumatic Impact of DACA Rescission on Recipients’ Children

Protecting Immigrant Families

The Trump Administration is attempting to block low-income immigrant families, including their citizen children, from access to basic needs programs that promote economic security by providing health care, nutrition, and housing assistance. The Protecting Immigrant Families, Advancing Our Future campaign brings together leading advocates for immigrants; children, education, health, anti-hunger, and anti-poverty groups; to defend against these threats and support a productive national dialogue about our country’s immigrant tradition and economic future.

Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign Resources