Immigration
Immigration
NCYL works to ensure that immigrant children are able to live in communities rather than in government custody and have access to the resources and opportunities they need to heal and thrive. We use a combination of federal litigation, state and federal policy advocacy, stakeholder education, and coalition building to uphold and expand the rights of detained immigrant youth as well as immigrant children in the community.
Center Youth
In our capacity as co-counsel on Flores v. Garland we represent the class of all immigrant children in federal custody. In this role, we regularly meet with detained immigrant youth to identify and resolve violations of their rights by the federal government. Our team’s litigation and policy work is informed directly by the words of our clients.
Legal Advocacy & Impact Litigation
Laws & Policy
Press Coverage
Migrant Girls Faced ‘Attempted Abduction’ in Biden Administration Shelter
Vice
U.S. closing 6 makeshift housing sites for unaccompanied migrant children
CBS News
Flores settlement applies to minors detained amid pandemic - 9th Circ
Reuters
'Every day, I feel really sad': Migrant children still in temporary sites for prolonged periods, attorneys say
CNN
Migrant youth describe desperation to leave large shelters
Associated Press
Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids
Associated Press
Related Resources
Guidance for Mental Health Professionals Serving Unaccompanied Children Released from Government Custody
A New Way Forward: What Congress Must Do to Protect the Dignity, Health, and Safety of Children in Immigration Custody
A Trauma-Informed Approach for Newcomer Immigrant Youth
Child Welfare & Unaccompanied Children in Federal Immigration Custody - A Data and Research Based Guide for Federal Policy Makers
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Judicial Decision-Making for Newcomer Immigrant Youth in Juvenile Justice Proceedings: Benchcard for Juvenile Court Judges
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