Public Charge Rule Restores Certainty for Immigrants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s final “public charge” rule released today returns some sense of certainty to immigrant families, children, and individuals. Under this finalized rule, immigrants can safely access the food, health, and housing programs that provide a foundation for them and their families to thrive. We thank the Biden Administration for its work on this rule and the many immigrants, service providers, and advocates who have fought against the previous administration’s weaponization of public charge.

Relocating Reentry: Divesting from Community Supervision, Investing in “Community Repair”

Community supervision, or community corrections, refers to a court-ordered period of correctional supervision served outside of a correctional facility. Some policymakers insist that “community supervision” is a viable path to combat mass incarceration. However, mounting evidence makes clear that “mass supervision” is not a solution; instead, it is a leading driver of mass criminalization, especially in Black communities and other communities of color. 

This report offers insights on the need for a new legal and policy paradigm that we term “community repair.” It also offers recommendations for harm reduction and systems transformation of community supervision.