Feb 15, 2019 | Press Release | Immigrant Children and Families

Declaration of 'National Emergency' is Latest Attack on Immigrants

Statement from Olivia Golden on the president's declaration of a national emergency to fund a border wall.

Dec 20, 2018 | Press Release | SNAP

Trump Administration Overrides Will of Congress by Proposing Harsh SNAP Rule

The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would take food away from more than 750,000 struggling workers.

Jan 22, 2019 | News Clip | Cross-Program Benefit Access

Criminal Justice Reform Paves the Way for Welfare Reform

Elizabeth Lower-Basch was quoted in this article about the importance of lifting the ban on those with felony drug convictions receiving food stamp and cash assistance programs.

Jan 23, 2019 | News Clip | Immigrant Children and Families

Immigration Rules Change Could Mean More Kids Separated From Parents

Wendy Cervantes was quoted about a proposed policy that would penalize immigrants who attain more than one public benefit.

Feb 12, 2019 | News Clip | Paid Family and Medical Leave

What the shutdown taught us about paid family leave

Olivia Golden co-authors an op-ed about the recent government shutdown and paid family leave.

Feb 12, 2019 | Press Release | Paid Family and Medical Leave

FAMILY Act Offers Critical Support to Those Who Need It Most

On February 12, 2019, Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator Kirstin Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act