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.

Nov 1, 2019 | Fact Sheet | Madison Allen

10 Facts About Access to Health Insurance for Immigrants and Their Families

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

Courts Block Trump Public Charge Regulation

Jun 7, 2019 | Blog Post | Renato Rocha

Proposed HUD Rule is Latest Attack on Immigrant Families

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.

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Madison Allen

Senior Policy Analyst/Attorney, Income and Work Supports

Immigrant Access to Benefits

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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