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Leveraging research to forward a pro-democracy and pro-human rights agenda. @clasp.org @letkidsthrive.bsky.social

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Lynn Tramonte @lynntramonte.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
ENRAGED. The U.S. has deported more than 470 people to Haiti since July, including people who lost Temporary Protected Status, which had allowed them to live and work legally in the U.S. apnews.com/article/hait...
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Report offers rare insight into the risks and challenges facing US deportees in Haiti
Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing the struggles faced by hundreds of people deported by the U.S. to gang-ravaged Haiti.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I see mass deportations have ushered in a golden age of American prosperity, exactly as promised.
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Lynn Tramonte @lynntramonte.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The man who shot a Haitian-American dad driving his kids to church was in the middle of a crime spree w other victims. But anti-Haitian hatred was part of his rant. "911 calls revealed a neighbor heard the suspect yelling multiple racial slurs before shooting his gun." www.wdtn.com/news/crime/p...
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Police respond to 3 shootings in Springfield’s south side in 24-hours
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – A violent holiday weekend continued into Springfield, with three shootings taking place on the city’s south side in less than 24 hours. According to the Haitian Support C…
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Thank you to @jayapal.house.gov for reintroducing the Lift the Bar Act which would restore access to critical health and nutrition supports for lawfully present immigrants!! jayapal.house.gov/2026/06/24/j...
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Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 99 lawmakers today in introducing the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration (LIFT ...
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Very interesting paper finds that when South Korea suspended its “low-skilled” guest worker program, the result was not a rise in wages for native Koreans doing those jobs, it was the opposite; current employees got reassigned to those jobs and took pay cuts and firms went under.
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The Effects of a Sudden Stop in
Low-Skilled
Immigration:
Evidence from
Korea's Guest
Worker Program
Jongkwan Lee, Giovanni Peri & Hee-
Seung Yang.
As workforces in high-income countries age and shrink, immigrants increasingly fill entry-level, low-skilled jobs. We examine what happens when this labor supply is abruptly reduced, exploiting South Korea's sudden suspension of its low-skilled guest worker program following the 2020 COVID-19 border closure. Using policy-driven variation in firms' pre-pandemic reliance on immigrant labor, we show that the collapse in inflows led to a significant increase in firm exit. Among surviving firms, greater pre-pandemic dependence on immigrant workers resulted in production disruptions and operational delays. Firms did not respond by expanding domestic hiring to replace missing guest workers. Instead, they adjusted by reallocating incumbent Korean employees toward lower-skilled tasks, contributing to occupational downgrading and significant wage declines. These findings suggest that low-skilled immigrant workers were not easily substitutable in the short run and that tighter immigration constraints can impose substantial adjustment costs on both firms and native workers.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Shout out to the lady on the bus who had a gorgeously decorated homemade cake on a cake stand with NO cake cover. on the bus.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
DACA is turning 14, yet the future of hundreds of thousands of our neighbors has felt more uncertain. 340+ DACA recipients were detained in the last year. Join me in urging Congress to support the Dream Act & deliver citizenship! actionnetwork.org/letters/14th...
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
There is absolutely no reason for this many children - BABIES AND TODDLERS - to have been in ICE custody. This should be appalling to everyone, especially when Congress just approved $70 billion in additional funding to ICE/CBP without ANY oversight. www.ms.now/news/trump-i...
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
500+ babies and toddlers have been in ICE custody - @marshallprojectguild.org & @msnownews.bsky.social. Hours after this story was released, Congress funded ICE and CBP for an additional $70 billion. Those who voted for that do NOT care about our children. www.themarshallproject.org/2026/06/09/b...
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25 Babies and Toddlers Are in ICE Custody on an Average Day
On an average day under Trump, ICE has 25 children aged 3 or younger in custody. In total, at least 500 babies and toddlers have been detained.
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Ruth Delgado @heylookitsruth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
from @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social: Delaney hall in NJ. Met the sweetest children whose hearts are broken. They just want their parents home again. I spoke with a 13 year old whose dad is in Delaney. "He's a wonderful father" she said, tearing up. He has been in the US for 20 years.
Ms. Rachel wearing her pink headband, pink shirt, and denim overalls hugging a small child outside Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ.
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Center for Law and Social Policy @clasp.org · 05/06/2026
🧵Important reporting from the Texas Observer on the very real consequences of deportations for American citizen children and the accountability gaps that put them at risk, quoting @sumasetty.bsky.social, senior policy analyst at CLASP. www.texasobserver.org/ruptured-fam...
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Ruptured Families: The U.S. Citizen Children Left Behind by Deportations
More than 800,000 Texan kids with citizenship depend on an undocumented parent. Trump’s immigration crackdown is tearing their households apart.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
6,200 children have seen the inside of a detention center. People across the board are struggling to make ends meet. Yet, the Senate voted to give ICE and CBP an additional $70 billion to continue terrorizing, over supporting, communities. This is yet another disappointment from the Senate.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Had the pleasure of meeting the humble and inspiring @mychal3ts.bsky.social at Wednesday's rally to end family and child detention! Thank you, Mychal, for raising your library voice to call to #freefamilies !!
Indian lady in straw hat and blue and white dress poses in front of Capitol Building in Washington DC with Reading Rainbow host and child and human rights activist Mychal Threets. Holding signs that say "I'm a Book Fan" and "End Family and Child Detention"
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Center for Law and Social Policy @clasp.org · 29/04/2026
We were on the Hill recently for a Congressional briefing to share our findings about how immigration enforcement is harming children, families, and care providers. Read more about our research here: www.clasp.org/documenting-... @wendydcervantes.bsky.social @sumasetty.bsky.social
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Center for Law and Social Policy @clasp.org · 27/04/2026
Thank you @smith.senate.gov & @cortezmasto.senate.gov for introducing the HELP Separated Children Act, which holds DHS accountable to ensuring parents can make decisions on the safety & well-being of their children and to protecting kids during enforcement actions! www.clasp.org/publications...
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Support the HELP Separated Children Act | CLASP
By Wendy Cervantes For over a decade, ICE’s parental interest directive has served as an important tool to ensure that parents impacted by ICE enforcement actions are able to make decisions about thei...
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Center for Law and Social Policy @clasp.org · 31/03/2026
CLASP's @wendydcervantes.bsky.social @nytimes.com on the importance of providing an education to all children--including those from immigrant families. That's why birthright citizenship and Plyler v Doe are so important. @scotusblog.com www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/o...
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I don't know how people in the administration or private detention facility owners and workers, ANYONE complicit in jailing children can sleep at night. Let's make sure they can never get a moment's rest.
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
New story from @hechingerreport.org features @sumasetty.bsky.social discussing the consequences of ICE enforcement on children, including sleep problems, fear of police, and increased emotional reactivity. Children deserve better! #IceOutNow hechingerreport.org/parents-chil...
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Immigration raids traumatize even the youngest children
Young kids need mental health support, protection from witnessing aggressive enforcement, experts say.
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
[1] Today, children’s advocacy organizations called on Congress to reject additional federal funding for Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). childrenthriveaction.org/2026/01/chil...
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Children’s Advocates to Congress: Protect Our Children, No More Money to ICE - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS:  Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, melissa@mountgem.com  Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org  Washington, D.C., January 20, 2026—In...
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
New story from @veritenews.org features @sumasetty.bsky.social discussing the increase in parents turning to temporary guardianship to keep their children safe in case separated by ICE. “The reason why these are becoming more popular is because parents are terrified” veritenews.org/2026/01/08/i...
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Fearing arrest and deportation, immigrant parents look for willing guardians for their kids - Verite News New Orleans
Local immigrant rights groups said that since Trump’s crackdown began, more parents have shown an interest in arranging temporary guardianships in the event that they are picked up.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The Dream Act has just been introduced in the US Senate - for the 13th time–and Congress must pass it! Our immigrant communities deserve safety and a real pathway to citizenship. No more uncertainty. Send a letter to your Senators and demand they co-sponsor the Act! unitedwedre.am/dreamact
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🚨NEW KYR RESOURCE FOR PARENTS! Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole!
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Center for Law and Social Policy @clasp.org · 25/11/2025
1/ Thank you to @congressmin.bsky.social and @chu.house.gov for leading 43 members of Congress in demanding answers on ICE’s failure to meet basic medical & notification standards which have led to 25 deaths since Jan 2025. This is a humanitarian crisis & must end now. min.house.gov/media/press-...
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Reps. Min, Chu Lead 43 Representatives in Letter Demanding Answers on Systemic Pattern of Deaths in ICE Detainment Facilities
Washington, D.C. — Following the death of Gabriel Garcia-Aviles, a constituent of Representative Dave Min (CA-47), in ICE custody, Reps. Min and Judy Chu (CA-28) are leading 43 of their colleagues in ...
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
[1] A new proposed rule would allow DHS to deny people green cards based on their past or potential use of federal health or social service programs. childrenthriveaction.org/2025/11/prop...
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Proposed “Public Charge” Rule is a Direct Attack on Children in Immigrant Families - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS:  Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, melissa@mountgem.com  Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org  Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025—T...
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for! childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
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Manteniéndonos Íntegros y Unidos: Una Carta de Amor y Guía de Apoyo Para Familias Inmigrantes - Children Thrive Action Network
Los recientes ataques del gobierno federal han dejado un impacto duradero en las familias y comunidades inmigrantes. Durante estos tiempos difíciles, reconocemos el impacto mental que están enfrentand...
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alerted legal service providers serving immigrant children of their plans to incentivize the children to leave the country and abandon their legal rights to seek safety in the United States.
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Children’s Advocates Condemn DHS Plans to Pay Children to Return Themselves to Harm - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS:  Melissa Stek, communications consultant, melissa@mountgem.com  Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org  Washington, DC, October 5, 2025—On Th...
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
This week, ICE agents in Leominster, MA detained a 5-year old girl to pressure her father to surrender to ICE. In response, CTAN issued the following statement: www.nbcboston.com/news/local/i...
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ICE agents held 5-year-old girl outside Leominster home to get father to surrender, family says
Video appears to show federal immigration agents trying to coax the man out of his Massachusetts home while asking, "Is that your daughter?"
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National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 16/09/2025
This Thursday, 9/18, @jayapal.house.gov is hosting a shadow hearing to shine a light on the lawlessness and harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime. With @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, we're supporting two brave witnesses — Chelsea White & Mimi Lettunich — in advocating for their loved ones in D.C.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The detention of a mom of young kids, one with a medical condition, is already heartbreaking, but when you add in the mix of the essential care that she was providing to many children in the community? I'm speechless at the cruelty. @chabeli.bsky.social @19thnews.org 19thnews.org/2025/07/chil...
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After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling
Nicolle Orozco Forero is one of the thousands of immigrant women who provide child care for American children, and one of the few who cares for children with disabilities. Now she and her seriously il...
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Powerful op-ed from a niece of a TPS holder. otherwords.org/these-immigr...
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These Immigrants Were Supposed to Be Protected. The Administration Came for Them Anyway. - OtherWords
Attacks on TPS holders like my uncle — people who work hard, follow the rules, and make this country great — hurt all of us.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
"It will cost Florida approximately $450 million to run the facility for one year, according officials." This isn't about cost, it's about control through cruelty. www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
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First detainees arrive at Alligator Alcatraz facility in Everglades
On Wednesday night, workers replaced the signs in front of the training facility with ones that read "Alligator Alcatraz."
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
This is such an excellent, easy to understand way to advocate against the big bad spending bill. Thanks to @nwlc.org for this informative and accessible tool! nwlc.org/robbing-us/#...
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Robbing Us - National Women's Law Center
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Lynn Tramonte @lynntramonte.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
An asshole impersonates an ICE agent + gets released on bail. Immigrants who are only “guilty” of working without legal permission — or even some of whom have legal permission, but don’t have a permanent visa — are no-bonded. 🤯 #AbolishICE www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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US sees spate of arrests of civilians impersonating Ice officers
Experts say trend of agents detaining people while masking and wearing plainclothes increases risk
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
The proposed Senate budget bill will increase the number of children who are harmed by immigration enforcement, the vast majority of whom are U.S. citizens. Read more at this blog from my colleague Juan on the harms of the reconciliation bill at @clasp.org www.clasp.org/blog/senate-...
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The Senate’s Budget Reconciliation Bill is Bad for Children and Families | CLASP
Families are already struggling with higher costs of living, and the Senate’s budget reconciliation bill will only increase the costs of health care, food, and everyday necessities. The bill's text af...
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Conservatives are scapegoating immigrants and immigrant children to funnel money away from people with low incomes toward funding their racist, xenophobic agenda, ultimately they want to concentrate money and power among the few, the white, and the wealthy. This is the true agenda.
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Lynn Tramonte @lynntramonte.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Truly no one, Republican, Democrat, or non-political, of any gender or non-binary, any age or health status, + actually any wealth or privilege is safer now than they were one year ago.
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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
📣 CALL TO ACTION: RELEASES, NOT TRANSFERS 💥 ICE is moving to transfer ALL community members inside Delaney Hall out of the facility in the next 24 hours 🚨 This will delay their due process and separate them from their families. We need YOU to raise your voice. 🧵
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
We have the right to peaceful protest. Find an event near you to demand they free David Huerta & end ICE raids! bit.ly/FreeDavidEndRaids #FreeDavidEndRaids #SolidaritySummer
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#FreeDavidEndRaids
On Friday afternoon, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. At one location, SEIU-USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocat...
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
“Many families want their children in bilingual education programs, and these workers are essential for serving an increasingly diverse child population,” -my awesome bawss Wendy Cervantes! www.cnn.com/2025/05/29/a...
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Many US families depend on immigrant nannies. Trump’s policies could upend that | CNN
“The childcare sector broadly has long been facing a crisis and a shortage of workers. And immigrant workers are critical to keeping that system running. Both the formal sector and the informal sector...
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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice @njaij.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
New Jersey: let’s make one thing clear. 💥This is a hollow attempt at intimidation and nothing more.💥 Sanctuary policies already comply with federal law. A change in immigration law does not change the U.S. Constitution. Our full statement: www.njaij.org/department_o...
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES MEMO ON SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We need to continue to question the quality of data issued by this newly slashed, reduced government.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
This is appalling.
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The Budget Reconciliation Bill Would: - Increase the Number of Children in Poverty - Strip Health Coverage from Children and Families - Leave Children and Families Hungry and Shift Costs onto States - Eliminate Services and Support for Unaccompanied Children
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Today is Andry’s 32nd birthday. Andry, a loving friend and asylum seeker detained in California, was taken by federal agents and forced into a mega-prison in El Salvador in April, without due process. It is time for the administration to #FreeAndry! Learn more freeandry.org
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#FreeAndry Andry Hernández Romero Must Be Returned to Safety!
YouTube video by Immigrant Defenders Law Center
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Check out the Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff from AFT, @clasp.org , @nilc.org , @unitedwedream.org , @supportkind.org for resources to help support immigrant youth and families in case of immigration enforcement actions. www.aft.org/sites/defaul...
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Suma @sumasetty.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
ICE Just Deported Two More US Citizen Children www.commondreams.org/news/can-ice...
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ICE Just Deported Two More US Citizen Children | Common Dreams
U.S. citizen children are being deported alongside their parents under Trump's orders. How can we stand by as families are torn apart and innocent children are sent to a foreign land?
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National Immigration Law Center @nilc.org · 18/04/2025
🚨There are reports that ICE may disappear around 177 people at Bluebonnet Detention Center in TX to #ElSalvador today. When we say we need this type of leadership - we mean, NOW. Call (202) 224-3121 & urge your reps to try to STOP the plane. @democrats.senate.gov @housedemocrats.bsky.social
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