This week: CLASP Reacts to SCOTUS Decisions
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
June 30, 2022
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SCOTUS “Remain in Mexico” Decision A Win, Now Administration Must Act to Save Lives and Restore Asylum System
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in Biden v. Texas affirms that the Biden Administration can end the ill-advised Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” program. This decision, which doesn't automatically end the failed program, paves the way for the Biden Administration to uphold the right of asylum seekers to seek safe haven at our border—and in doing so, allows the United States to once again welcome people with dignity and due process rather than cruelty and confinement.
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Everywhere is War: Five Social Justice Warriors You Should Know for Caribbean Heritage Month [[link removed]]
To celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, Nia West-Bey reflects on the important role that people of West Indian heritage – including her own relatives – have played in movements for social justice and Black liberation in the United States.
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Environmental Justice for Immigrant Communities [[link removed]]
Immigrant families and food supply workers are exposed to environmental hazards on a daily basis, both in their homes [[link removed]] and their places of work [[link removed]] , increasing their risk for long-term health consequences. Unfortunately, immigrant communities face systemic barriers to workplace protections and access to health care. The latest two blogs in our environmental justice series detail these issues and call on policymakers to address the resulting harm.
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CLASP Reacts to Reproductive Rights Decision, Enactment of Gun Bill
Two significant developments last week have major implications for people with low incomes and communities of color. Within an hour of Friday’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade , CLASP issued a statement [[link removed]] detailing the connection between access to reproductive services and economic security and opportunity. Similarly, we posted a statement [[link removed]] immediately after President Biden signed the Safer Communities Act that praised some aspects of the bill that advance mental health but also called for greater attention to the needs of young people—especially those from Black and brown communities.
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CLASP in the News
JUNE 29, 2022 | BUSINESS INSIDER
Conservatives tossed out Roe v. Wade. Now some are pressuring the GOP to soften its resistance to financially supporting families or risk a 'severe' backlash [[link removed]]
JUNE 23, 2022 | YAHOO NEWS
10 Reasons Why The Biden Administration Must Provide Student Loan Debt Relief For Black Americans [[link removed]]
JUNE 17, 2022 | FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES
Sen. Tim Kaine Discusses Child Care Proposal [[link removed]]
JUNE 16, 2022 | NEW REPUBLIC
Patty Murray Is Not Giving Up on Childcare Relief [[link removed]]
JUNE 14, 2022 | THE FINAL CALL
Strengthening, applauding and defending Black dads [[link removed]]
Upcoming Events
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On July 2, join A New Deal for Youth Changemakers for a half-day in-person event [[link removed]] in Atlanta, GA. The session will bring light to issues that heavily impact young people (such as the current mental health crisis, youth unemployment rates, civic engagement, and the climate crisis) and share tools to hold elected officials accountable to the New Deal for Youth’s Demands [[link removed]] .
Recent Events
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On June 28, Indi Dutta-Gupta spoke at “ Policies to Protect Workers and Families: Lessons for Strengthening Social Insurance .” The webcast, hosted by The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution, explored lessons for strengthening social insurance programs. View the recording of the event here [[link removed]] .
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On June 23, Wendy Cervantes and Juan Gomez spoke at the third annual National Immigration Summit . The event, co-sponsored by CLASP, discussed child-forward immigration policies, access to basic needs and mental health resources, education, and how to shift the narrative surrounding immigrants and immigration.
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On June 22, Parker Gilkesson of the income and work supports team and Maryann Broxton of the Community Partnership Group, presented on Strategies to Engage State and Local Partners, Stakeholders and Elected Officials . The event was part of the Food Research and Action Center’s 2023 Farm Bill Webinar Series.
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