This week: Reconciliation Bill, Black Maternal Mortality
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
July 10, 2025
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Speaking Out Against, and Responding to, the Reconciliation Bill
On July 2, Wendy Cervantes, CLASP’s Director of Immigration and Immigrant Families, spoke at a press conference and rally on the ground of the Capitol in opposition to the reconciliation bill. While the bill ultimately passed, Wendy’s inspiring and powerful remarks on behalf of immigrants, immigrant families, and U.S. citizen children are a necessary reminder that the fight for a more just and equitable society is far from over.
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CLASP Responds to the Reconciliation Bill
CLASP released two statements on the reconciliation bill, first in response to the Senate’s version and then upon the bill’s final passage by the House, expressing our outrage and concern for those most harmed by the legislation:
* CLASP Outraged by Reconciliation Bill’s Unprecedented Harm, Ready to Respond [[link removed]]

CLASP released a brief statement upon the final passage of the reconciliation bill reiterating its harms and stating our resolve to address the devastating consequences of the bill.

* Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill Sacrifices the Well-Being of Working Families to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires [[link removed]]

CLASP’s statement on the Senate budget reconciliation bill focuses on the myriad ways families with low incomes, immigrants, and children will be harmed by the bill.
Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship Case Will Create Chaos and Harm Our Nation's Babies, Families, and Communities
CLASP’s statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. CASA highlights the negative consequences that the decision has for the entire country, even as litigation on the constitutionality of the original birthright citizenship executive order continues.
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The Silent Link: The Food System’s Role in Black Maternal Mortality
Teon Hayes examines the connection between Black maternal health and access to affordable, nutritious food. This was also reposted by Moms Rising [[link removed]] .
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In “ Senate Doubles Down on House Plan to Take Health Care Away from Millions [[link removed]] ,” Suzanne Wikle highlighted the cuts to health insurance in the now-passed reconciliation bill.
CLASP in the News
JULY 7, 2025 | THE IMPRINT
Trump Relaunches TANF Pilot [[link removed]]
JULY 3, 2025 | MOTHER JONES
The Choice Some Pregnant Immigrants Face: Deportation or Parenthood [[link removed]]
JULY 3, 2025 | THE GRIST
Trump’s tax bill could be a major win for Big Ag. Everyone else? Not so much. [[link removed]]
JULY 1, 2025 | THE LOS ANGELES POST
Immigrant parents in Los Angeles are preparing children for a future they may not share [[link removed]]
JUNE 30, 2025 | REWIRE NEWS GROUP
Young Workers Least Likely To Have Parental Leave, Sick Days—Report [[link removed]]
Recent Events
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July 8 and 9 | Rachel Wilensky joined the Child Care for Every Family Network on the Hill. During training for the state advocates, Rachel presented on the harmful immigration provisions in the reconciliation package and how they will harm families and the child care sector. Rachel also joined a team of child care providers from Minnesota as they met with members of Congress and stopped by Congresswoman DeLauro’s office to thank her for being a child care champion.
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