Last week the Trump Administration announced a final rule that would weaken protections for migrant children and make it easier to imprison them and their families for longer periods of time. The final Flores rule is yet another example of the Trump Administration’s blatant disregard for children’s health and safety. If implemented, the rule will deny asylum-seeking children basic necessities, and they and their families will face indefinite imprisonment. As part of our response to this rule, CLASP is joining many other groups in an amicus curiea brief that will be filed on August 30.

Last week, CLASP staff participated in the Cities United meeting in Hampton, Virginia, which coincided with the 400-year anniversary of African enslavement. Our Youth team, which works to improve policies that support young men of color, played numerous roles at the meeting.