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Statement from CTAN members on Laken Riley Act: @theYoungCenter @CLASP_DC @NCYLnews "“It is horrifying that this bill has passed, but the fact that it passed without basic humanitarian protections for children is a tragedy." @WendyDC5 childrenthriveaction.org/2025/01/childr…

We used to have an office at that location at that address but neither our staff nor the youth and families we serve are near that building.

But now more than ever, we need to remember that are each other's best and first line of defense against extremism and hate. How we show up for our immigrant friends, families, and colleagues now will impact how we build a long-term strategy that meets our current moment.

After Trump was sworn in as President yesterday, the brutal reality of what these next four years will look like for immigrant children, their families, communities and allies sank in. Make no mistake: these Executive Orders were issued to cause suffering, chaos, and confusion.

The Laken Riley Act "would transfer a massive amount of power to state attorneys general and district court judges, who could effectively wrest control over immigration enforcement from the executive branch." bit.ly/3Wd2xK8

Scoop: Trump & Stephen Miller previewed ambitious plans for 100 executive orders during a meeting with Senate Rs last night, per sources in the room -Title 42 -Using an authority allowing state and local law enforcement to assist ICE (287g) -Border wall axios.com/2025/01/09/tru…

The Laken Riley bill contains unconstitutional provisions that give more power to states like Texas on immigration. Before more people jump onto that bill they should take a closer look at what it actually does.

Dems can support moving to debate on the bill, while also saying it has serious problems that need fixing. Fetterman and Gallego and a few others are undercutting the possibility of mounting a more united front that could fix its worst elements: newrepublic.com/article/190043…

The Laken Riley Act isn’t about public safety — it's an attack on constitutional protections and a green light to Trump's mass deportation agenda. This bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote. Here's what you need to know to call your Rep. and urge them to VOTE NO ⤵️

Mass deportation could mean detention camps, community raids, and forcing local police to become immigration agents. It goes far beyond current policy of focusing on public safety threats. America deserves better solutions.

"No one is safe under Donald Trump" Congressmember @deliaramirezil discusses the incoming administration's mass deportation plans and threats to end birthright citizenship, which she calls "un-American, unconstitutional and undemocratic."

Despite well-documented history of inadequate medical care, preventable deaths, racist treatment & abusive solitary confinement, President Biden has extended contracts for private prison companies running immigration jails. More by @jlosc9 @GuardianUS: theguardian.com/us-news/2024/d…

Thank you @maziehirono and @SenDuckworth for supporting family unity by reintroducing the Reuniting Families Act! This bill will provide families with more time together, peace of mind, and foster community growth. Help us broaden support for the bill: bit.ly/rfa-toolkit

NEW: Under Biden, ICE extended contracts for troubled immigration jails in 2024, paving the way for Trump's mass deportation plans. All those facilities have faced allegations of "horrific" conditions. Part 2 of my investigation for @GuardianUS: theguardian.com/us-news/2024/d…

Tomorrow, the documentary, “Separated,” will air on MSNBC (December 7, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. eastern). Be sure to tune in to learn about the impact of the U.S. immigration policy that separated children from their families at the southern border. msnbc.com/morning-joe/wa…

Congratulations @GuerlineMJozef!

7. We ask that you join us in uplifting the voices of families like Laura and Daniel's this #GivingTuesday by giving a donation today and helping raise $65,000.00 by midnight. Will you join us? bit.ly/YCGivingTuesda…

6. Laura recently shared her fears of what a new Trump administration might mean for her andnd Laura, it took fourteen months to reunite them. her family. But Laura also shared her faith in continuing her fight for safety and stability for her family.

1. #GivingTuesday: In 2017, Laura and her nine-year-old son, Daniel, arrived to the United States-Mexico border, where they were apprehended by Border Patrol.