Immigration Archive
The number of children separated from their parents at the border since April is almost equal to the number taken by U.S. child protective services (CPS) every three days.
The Trump Administration’s “anti-immigrant sentiment” is engendering heightened levels of stress and anxiety among children of immigrant families and is keeping kids from accessing healthcare and attending school, according to... By Sara Tiano This post Report: Trump’s Immigration Policies are …
About two and a half years ago, 29-year-old Judith* got a phone call from Maria,* her 9-year-old half-sister in México, to inform her that their mom had just died. Maria’s father had passed away the year before. The girl told …
Youth Services Insider is hearing that the number of Central American youth arriving at the Mexican border has skyrocketed in recent months, up from about 10 a day to 75... By John Kelly This post Recent Spike in Unaccompanied Minors …
Durham, N.C. — The Youth Justice Project released the following statement on Facebook earlier today in response to the Trump administration’s decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: “Here at Youth Justice Project, we value dignity, community, …
“I don’t mind them being here, as long as they are here legally.” Let’s look at this statement, as I hear it frequently. Really frequently. I’ll start by saying the “them” that is being referenced are immigrants. And let’s face …
It is important, this year more than ever, to reach beyond flowers, chocolates, and heart-shaped gifts to the love that binds us to family, friends, and community. Too many among us now live in fear of losing those they hold …
The Southern Coalition for Social Justice joins the individuals and organizations across the country and world condemning President Trump’s recent Executive Order, which imposes severe restrictions on entry into the United States from seven Muslim-majority nations, suspends all refugee admissions …
Lao wedding in the U.S. Making do with what you’ve got There are a lot of stories about refugees in the news. Some years ago, I helped resettle refugees from the Vietnam War. Trauma and resilience define what it means …
Imagine you are a five-year-old child and you are unable to hug your mom or dad. A wall divides you from their warm embrace. Never again are you to feel their touch or have the daily experience of their love. …
