Dear John,
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New Resource: Executive Branch Policy Tracker |
Since Inauguration Day, The Trump administration has taken an unprecedented number of executive actions harmful to immigrant families. A new tracking tool now on our website can help you keep track of these orders and their status, in key federal offices and agencies like the Social Security Administration, the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Health & Human Services, and more. We plan to update the tracker regularly, and you’ll find a last updated date on each page. Access the tracker below, and share with your networks. Want to share a resource or an update? Email [email protected] and [email protected].
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Webinar: Trump Actions in His First 100 Days |
Thursday, May 1, 2:30-3:45 PM ET / 11:30 AM - 12:45PM PT
The Trump administration has taken unprecedented actions to harm people in immigrant families in his first one hundred days. In addition to enforcement actions and status restrictions, the administration has attempted to limit access to health care, food, housing, and other programs for immigrants. They’ve also impeded people’s ability to pay taxes and contribute to our economic growth. In an upcoming webinar, we will share policy changes and threats and help you to understand key themes of the administration’s actions. And, of course, we’ll take partners’ questions. Speakers include: -
Marie Claire Tran Leung, National Housing Law Project
- Salaam Bahti, Food Research & Action Center
- Laura MacLeery, UnidosUS
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Adriana Cadena and Sonya Schwartz, Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition
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Statement: Trump Order Directs Bureaucrats To Make Lists |
On Monday, in the wake of the administration’s deportation of several U.S. citizen children, Trump signed an executive order targeting “sanctuary” communities. Read our full statement via the link below. |
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Partner Webinar: Budget Reconciliation and Medicaid Advocacy |
Thursday, May 1, 2:30-3:45 PM ET / 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM PM
Join Community Catalyst, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), Families USA, and NHeLP on Thursday, May 1 at 1-2 pm ET to hear the latest developments around the budget reconciliation process, and to discuss activities and next steps for Medicaid defense advocacy, with a focus on the week of May 5th when relevant committees are planning to start marking up legislation with specific Medicaid and SNAP cuts. The call will provide:
- An update on the Budget Reconciliation process, and continued outreach to Congress;
- Highlight some national and state events happening the week of May 5th;
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Discuss what was learned during the April Congressional recess; and
- Share out new & updated resources and gather feedback on resource needs/gaps.
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Statement: Children’s Groups Outraged by Deportation of U.S. Citizen Children |
Over the weekend, The Washington Post reported on the Trump Administration’s deportation of three U.S. citizen children without due process. PIF joined the Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) and other allies in condemning these actions. Read the statement below. |
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Fact Sheet: Children Impacted by Child Tax Credit Cuts |
Legislators working on reforms and extensions to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) have proposed restricting eligibility for the Child Tax Credit, requiring these children’s parents or guardians to have a social security number as well. If enacted, the law would strip eligibility from millions of citizen and legal permanent resident children in the United States. A new fact sheet by the Center for Migration Studies and partners provides estimates of the size of the child population at risk of losing eligibility for the Child Tax Credit.
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Self-Care: Bi-weekly Resilience Sessions |
Next Friday, May 9, at 1:00 PM ET is our next session of “Moving Stillness: Grounding in Times of Chaos,” a free bi-weekly virtual space to recharge your batteries, find healing in community, and build balance in turbulent times. Chalene Jones (Taijiwithchalene.com) will facilitate Taiji and Qi Gong practices, as well as reflective space to help advocates feel restored and revitalized for the work ahead. To help prepare you, Chalene has shared two videos demonstrating the kinds of movements we’ll engage in in each session. Sessions will be held every other week through June. All levels and abilities are welcome! No equipment or experience necessary. Check out the videos below to learn more and practice on your own, and register for upcoming sessions.
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Active Member Only Toolkits |
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Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition
P.O. Box 34573
Washington, DC 20043
United States |
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