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Statement: Rule change gives 55,000 children a lifeline
Michele Kayal | April 9, 2021 |
The Biden Administration has withdrawn a Trump-era rule that would have forced 25,000 mixed-status immigrant families from their homes, including 55,000 children. Bruce Lesley, president …
Statement: SCOTUS dismisses public charge case
Michele Kayal | March 9, 2021 |
In response to a Biden Administration request, the U.S. Supreme Court today dismissed an upcoming case challenging the Trump Administration’s “public charge” rule, which …
Statement: Biden directive on public charge will clear the way for critical assistance to children
Michele Kayal | February 2, 2021 |
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order today directing a review of the public charge rule and other actions to remove barriers …
Statement: Congratulations to Biden Administration
Michele Kayal | January 20, 2021 |
On the occasion of the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris, First Focus on Children President Bruce Lesley issued the following statement: …
Statement: Government must right its wrongs
Michele Kayal | January 15, 2021 |
The Department of Justice Inspector General confirmed in a report released today that the Trump Administration — and then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions in particular — knew its “zero-tolerance” policy would result …
Statement: HHS pick Becerra is a three-time Champion for Children
Michele Kayal | December 8, 2020 |
President-Elect Biden’s choice of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services signals a devotion to expertise and …
Statement: DACA reinstatement is “huge win”
Michele Kayal | December 7, 2020 |
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump Administration must fully restore the DACA program, including accepting new applications, effective immediately. First Focus on …
Survey shows voters rank kids as top priority
Michele Kayal | November 23, 2020 |
Majority signal unity around children’s issues In this deeply divided nation, a majority of Americans find common ground on one single issue: the well-being …
National Coalition Calls for Creating New White House-led Focus on Children and Youth
Michele Kayal | November 19, 2020 |
Health, Education, Child, and Youth Development, and Nutrition Leaders Urge Incoming Biden Administration to Prioritize Office on Children and Youth First Focus on Children …
Migrant children get reprieve from federal judge
Michele Kayal | November 18, 2020 |
A federal judge today ordered border authorities to stop expelling migrant children without allowing them to seek asylum, a practice that the Trump administration has justified …