Latino Policy Forum
Coverage of Latino Policy Forum in the Nexus archive.
- Birthright Citizenship Ruling A ‘Massive’ Win, Chicago Immigrant Groups Say
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order that challenged the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause. Chicago immigrant groups and advocates celebrated the ruling as a victory for civil rights, ensuring U.S.-born children of undocumented parents retain citizenship and equal rights.
- Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' Garcia introduced The Right to Learn Act to provide federal support for schools serving immigrant students, including funding for counselors and trauma-informed services. The bill faces challenges in the Republican-controlled House but could gain traction if Democrats win November midterms. The Trump administration has reduced funding for programs aiding undocumented and immigrant students, including cutting access to Head Start for undocumented children.