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Responding to the Unique Needs of Unaccompanied Afghan Children

October 26, 2023

In the two years since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) has responded to the unique needs of…

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KIND Endorses Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023

October 18, 2023

By ensuring legal representation of unaccompanied children in immigration proceedings, the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023, introduced by Senator Hirono (D-HI),…

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Fair Day in Court for Kids Act Provides Critical Protection for Unaccompanied Children

October 18, 2023

Kids in Need of Defense applauds the introduction of the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023 as it is a critical step…

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KIND's Statement for the Record: “Preserving Due Process and the Rule of Law"

October 18, 2023

KIND has submitted the statement for the record in preparation for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Security hearing titled, “Preserving…

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Ms L v ICE Settlement: A Welcome First Step for Separated Children and Families

October 16, 2023

KIND applauds the resolution of Ms. L v. ICE, a family separation lawsuit in Washington, DC. The settlement marks progress, but the trauma endured by…

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The Secure the Border Act Would End Protection of Unaccompanied Children

September 29, 2023

As Congress considers Fiscal Year 2024 spending measures, it must uphold vital protections for unaccompanied children and reject the inclusion, in part or whole, of…

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KIND Condemns Recent Family Separation at U.S. Government Facility

September 19, 2023

In response to news that U.S. Border Patrol agents separated migrant children from their parents for several days this summer at the U.S. Customs and…

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The WISE Act Provides Vital Protections for Unaccompanied Child Survivors of Abuse

August 7, 2023

KIND welcomes the introduction today of a bill that would help protect immigrant children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. The Working for Immigrant…

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Public Comment on Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal

July 27, 2023

KIND, the National Immigration Project (NIPNLG), and Public Counsel, in their capacity as counsel to the certified class in J.O.P. v. DHS, No. 8:19-cv-01944 (D.…

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