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Nearly 9,000 children have seen the inside of a detention center since the beginning of Jan 2025 - why would we want to continue to reward the cruelty???
Suma retweeted
[1] A proposed rule would deny U.S. citizen children & their families access to critical tax credits for which they qualify. Nearly 200 orgs submitted a letter asking the federal govt to withdraw the rule.
In case you needed it, here is more evidence that immigration enforcement is bad for children. This study released yesterday found an immediate reduction in pediatric ED utilization after heightened immigration enforcement in DC. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
This aligns with our qualitative findings with immigrant parents across the country who hesitated to take their children to health visits, because when you do, you risk being separated from your child, possibly forever. clasp.org/documenting-the-im…
We should all be OUTRAGED that we treat anyone with such disregard, and especially our children. Take action now!!
Communities across Louisiana and the country strongly oppose the opening of a new detention center in Alexandria, LA. Children belong with their families and in their communities! Say NO to family detention, and join us to stop it: bit.ly/nofamilydetentionLA.
We need you to take action NOW! The administration has opened a brand new facility located on a toxic waste site in Louisiana, where ICE is detaining children and families.
Act now: bit.ly/closeICEalexandria
@sedndco @FreeFamiliesForever @DetentionWatch
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You heard that right: 4 states are now collectively facing billions of dollars in new costs to continue their SNAP programs because they reduced errors *too much* and are now a few tenths of a percentage point below H.R. 1's arbitrary threshold to qualify for a special carveout.
Thank you to @RepJayapal for introducing the Lift The Bar Act, which would restore access to critical health and nutrition supports for lawfully present immigrants! jayapal.house.gov/2026/06/24…
Since Jan 2025, ~145,000 children in the U.S. have experienced a parent getting detained; at least 79 children have been harmed by tear gas or pepper spray; and 6,200+ kids have been placed in immigrant detention camps.
There is absolutely no reason for this many children - BABIES AND TODDLERS - to have been in ICE custody. This should be appalling to everyone, especially when Congress just approved $70 billion in additional funding to ICE/CBP without ANY oversight.
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At least 500 babies and toddlers have been in ICE custody - from @MarshallProj @MSNOWNews. Hours after this story was released, Congress funded ICE and CBP for an additional $70 billion.
Those who voted for that don't care about our children. themarshallproject.org/2026/…
Thank you, @_dofd and Addison Witt for your thoughtful engagement!
Suma and Kaelin bring the kind of policy expertise we need right now: grounded in research, centered on families, and clear about what children and communities need to be safe and supported. Check out recent podcast they joined Defense of Democracy
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Thank you to @TexasObserver for highlighting the stories of families and children traumatized by the authoritarian regime's cruel immigration actions. texasobserver.org/ruptured-f…
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Earlier today, CHN along with our partners @nilc @DetentionWatch @popdemocaction marched and gathered on Capitol Hill with the message "FUND CARE, NOT ICE."
Under the blistering DC heat, we’re demanding Congress reject more funding for ICE & CBP and protect Medicaid, SNAP & ACA.
"no family should be torn apart by this govt, no family must be separated. Seeking asylum is a human right. Being undocumented is not a crime. A parent seeking safety for their children is always just." -@AyannaPressley #freefamilies
