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The Unraveling of ORR: A Quick and Calculated Undoing of a System Intended to Protect Children
Unaccompanied children in federal custody who would ordinarily have been released to their parents or other sponsors are trapped in custody because of the government’s new policies and sponsor vetting processes.
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Rights of Children Potentially Subject to the Laken Riley Act
The Laken Riley Act (LRA), signed into law on January 29, 2025, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by expanding mandatory immigration detention to include individuals who are arrested for, charged with, convicted of, or admit to committing specified crimes. This guide addresses questions that are likely to arise if the LRA is enforced against children under the age of 18.
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Educational Advocacy for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth in California
Access to a meaningful education is a fundamental right that promotes upward mobility across generations.
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