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** Updates from the Young Center
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** "Public Charge" Decision Targets Impoverished Children
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In January, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a nationwide injunction ([link removed]) , clearing the way for the Trump administration to expand the definition of who is likely to be considered a “public charge,” and therefore ineligible for permanent legal status. The administration's new regulations will force many families to choose between seeking lawful permanent status or meeting their children's basic needs. Our friends at Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition created a helpful infographic ([link removed]) to show who is impacted by this injunction.
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** An Expanded Travel Ban, More Family Separation
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On January 31^st, the Trump administration announced ([link removed]) an expansion of its travel ban, which targets people from African and some predominantly Muslim countries. The ban will add immigration and travel restrictions for people from six more countries that will be applied only on the basis of national origin. Click here to read the Young Center’s statement ([link removed]) about how this decision will lead to further family separation. The expanded ban went into effect Friday, February 21^st. This discriminatory policy, which focuses on migrants from countries such as Nigeria and Tanzania, must end immediately. Click here to contact your representatives ([link removed]) and ask them to vote for the NO BAN Act when it's brought to the House floor to prevent further trauma and family separation.
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** The In-Betweens: How Migrant Children Navigate Immigration Court Alone
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In case you missed it, on December 30^th, 2019, the Chicago Tribune ([link removed]) published an op-ed by Young Center Board Member Frances de Pontes Peebles. Frances went to immigration court with Young Center Managing Attorney Kelly Albinak Kribs and describes what it’s like for kids forced to brave court on their own. We published a longer version of Frances's essay.
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** Attend an event supporting our work
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** Chicago, IL, March 6
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Don't miss this comedy show hosted by Pat Treuer benefiting the Young Center on March 6^th at the Irish Oak!
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** Scottsdale, AZ, March 29
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Don't miss a free benefit concert supporting our work at Scottsdale Congregational UCC in Bond Hall on Sunday, March 29^th at 3:00pm! There will be art pieces for sale with proceeds supporting the Young Center. This event is hosted by Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place.
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** Join the Young Center
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We are hiring new team members in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, San Antonio, and Los Angeles.
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The Young Center works with the most vulnerable unaccompanied and separated immigrant children in federal custody so their voices are heard and their best interests are protected. We also advocate for an immigration system that treats children as children.To learn more about work, visit www.theyoungcenter.org ([link removed]) or follow us on social media.
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