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Lawsuit Alleges CARES Act Excludes U.S. Citizen Children Of Undocumented Immigrants

5:59pm May 05, 2020

by Marisa Peñaloza

Advocates say denying these children benefits provided in the federal stimulus coronavirus package is akin to them being "treated as second-class citizens."

Multiple groups are trying to delay — and ultimately block — the Trump administration's public charge rule. The new rule makes it more difficult for immigrants to get green cards if it seems they might need public assistance.

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Advocates Try To Help Migrants Navigate Trump's Public Charge Rule

5:00am October 11, 2019

by Pam Fessler

Advocacy groups are trying to help immigrants navigate the Trump administration's rule change that says legal immigrants will be less likely to be able to stay in the U.S. if they use public benefits.

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent detains an immigrant in October 2015. Though the Department of Homeland Security says it is looking for recent arrivals, criminals and people with deportation orders, that hasn't reassured immigrants like G

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As Deportations Ramp Up, Rumors Stir Fear Among Immigrants

6:07pm January 17, 2016

by Jasmine Garsd

The federal government is stepping up its deportation raids, though authorities say criminals are the priority. Still, the actions are sending a chill through the Central American immigrant community.