The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new policy on October 27, 2021, that restricts immigration enforcement actions at or near “protected areas.” The policy replaces the previous 2011 “sensitive locations” policy. This resource is intended to inform early childhood professionals about DHS…
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos (DHS) anunció una nueva directiva el 27 de octubre de 2021, que restringe acciones de inmigración en o cerca de "áreas protegidas". Esta directiva reemplaza la directiva anterior de "ubicaciones sensibles" establecida en el 2011. Las…
Proposed changes to the "public charge" immigration rule are already harming children, families, and our nation. CLASP and the National Immigration Law Center are mobilizing opposition to the proposed rule.
The U.S. Census has historically undercounted young children. Adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census will make the count even less accurate than it already is.
In 2017, CLASP interviewed early care and education providers, community-based social service providers, and immigrant parents in six states. This report shares our observations, analysis, and recommendations.
Our country's children are living in fear. This report documents how the current immigration context is impacting our nation’s youngest based on focus groups in six states.
It is critical that educators and administrators in preschools, elementary schools, child care programs, and Head Start programs are prepared to support immigrant families and are aware of the laws that protect them and their children. This blog post breaks down what you need to…
June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time when we celebrate our country’s rich immigration history. As a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, I've dedicated my career to fighting for justice alongside my community. Yet this year has been exhausting and heartbreaking.
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