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Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Policy That Unlawfully Keeps Children in Custody

Washington, DC — A federal court ruled today in Angelica S. v. HHS, certifying a class of unaccompanied children and blocking the Trump-Vance...

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Leaders must say NO to federal budget proposal that will devastate children, families and communities

The House of Representatives, in the early-morning hours of May 22, passed H.R. 1 — a sweeping and devastating budget bill that would gut billions of...

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Trump administration moves to end settlement that protects immigrant children; Flores counsel vow to defend vital safeguards

Today, the Trump administration filed a motion to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which for years has set the standards for the humane...

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At the National Center for Youth Law, we Center Youth through impact litigation, policy advocacy, collaboration, and research that fundamentally transforms our nation's approach to education, health, immigration, foster care, and youth justice.

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