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Congress Must Protect Children in Immigration Custody
NCYL helped develop the newly reintroduced Children’s Safe Welcome Act, which would establish enforceable protections for children in federal immigration custody.

Taking action: NCYL on the frontlines
Read about the latest cases, policies, guides, and events our experts are undertaking to protect children’s rights and well-being in this critical moment.
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Flores Plaintiff Counsel Describe 2026 ICE Report as a ‘Fiction of Compliance’
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NCYL, Lawyers’ Committee, and COPAA demand information and transparency from the U.S. Department of Education
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California Makes Landmark $116 Million Investment To Identify & Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
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