More than a Dream: Why DACA Protections Matter for Kids
On June 18, the Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s attempt at ending DACA program was not lawful. As a former Dreamer, I know how important that decision is for kids.
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When it Comes to Asylum, Children are Losing Out
While immigration is an intensely complex topic, our lawmakers need to remember that children are at the heart of the debate. And no matter what side of the aisle you’re on, children deserve care and respect.
2020 Vision for Kids
This year, there are a lot of competing priorities facing our elected leaders. And through it all, we need to ensure that children are a top priority.
Moving the national spotlight to kids at the border
The second Democratic presidential debates came to a close this week in Detroit, Michigan. While the debate was split into two nights, there was one issue that got a lot of attention on both nights and stands out the most to us: the crisis at our southern border.
The Irrevocable Harm of Indefinite Detention of Immigrant and Refugee Children
The prolonged and indefinite detention of immigrant and refugee children is without question an attack on the core values of the United States and will fundamentally change the way the U.S. treats vulnerable children. We must take action today to protect children from further harm.