Comment on U.S. Regulations
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KIND's Comments on EOIR Procedural Rules

November 9, 2023

In response to EOIR’s invitation for comments on newly proposed regulations, and based on KIND’s 15 years of experience in advocating for thousands of young…

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Press Release
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Bipartisan Bill to Create Children’s Immigration Courts: Important Step for Child Protection and Court Backlog

November 1, 2023

U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) along with Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-3), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5)…

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Policy Brief
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Summary: Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023

November 1, 2023

Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act (S.3178/H.R.6145): Unaccompanied children face daunting obstacles in navigating the complex U.S. immigration system, and their unique vulnerability demands…

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Fact Sheet
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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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Policy Brief
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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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Congressional Statements
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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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