We started 2021 with the hope that the Biden-Harris administration would turn the tide on anti-immigrant policies and restore our asylum system. A year later, we find ourselves grappling with the same Trump-era policies of immigration deterrence. Families and asylum-seekers are still turned away at our border without an opportunity to seek protection. More than a million people seeking refuge have been turned away under the pretense that they pose a public health risk that business travelers or tourists don’t. Families are still separated and traumatized by these unlawful policies that deny people their legal and human right to seek legal protection from violence and persecution.

Through it all, the Young Center community banded together to say, “This is not what we want our country to be. We can be better than this.” We are so grateful you joined us in 2021. With your support, we served 1,612 children facing deportation across the country.  You can read more about our work and read our stories by clicking the button below.

IN THE NEWS

On June 30th, the Supreme Court ruled that the Biden Administration has the authority to terminate the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy. Our advocacy against the policy was featured in an interview on NBC LX. For our analysis of this significant victory, read our statement.

Despite this win, we know that the Court’s decision overturning the right to abortion will negatively impact the lives of Black, Brown, and Immigrant women and communities. As we made clear in this statement, we will continue our relentless fight to protect the health, safety, and dignity of immigrant children.

Our Policy and Litigation Attorney Abena Hutchful writes: “Juneteenth marks both the long, hard night of slavery and discrimination, and the promise of a brighter morning to come,” President Biden wrote one year ago. For Black people in the U.S., 10 percent of whom are immigrants, the present reality is a continuation of the long, hard nights and false promises of a tomorrow long overdue." 

GET INVOLVED

WE ARE CHIMMI, short for 'Children of Immigrants,' is an e-commerce store, founded by Hoa Huynh and Sunny Yoon. From May-July, they are offering a 10% discount for all recurring donors! Consider becoming a Champion for Children today to access these benefits! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Save the date for the Young Center's second Waymaker's Race! Run, walk, or roll on your own, form a team, or fundraise for your favorite runner in honor of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children facing deportation.

Pick your race day, time, and distance between September 17th and October 1st. And let us know on social media why you’re proud to #BeAWaymaker!

"My dream for immigrant children is that they are able to be in a society who understands their problems, needs and feelings. A society that takes action and advocates for their rights and believes in equality no matter where they come."
-Young Center-New York Volunteer Child Advocate
Maria Angélica Paniagua Núñez