Press Release
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KIND Denounces House Proposal to Deprive Vulnerable Children of Attorneys

May 2, 2023

Washington, DC—Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) today voiced strong opposition to H.R. 2 -Secure the Border Act of 2023, the House of Representatives’ immigration…

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Policy Brief

Specialized Children’s Dockets in Immigration Court

May 2, 2023

As part of a holistic vision to create a child-centered approach to the processing of children’s cases, KIND supports the establishment of a children’s court…

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KIND Welcomes New Legal Pathways for Asylum Seekers and Urges Immediate Action to Protect Children at the U.S.-Mexico Border

April 27, 2023

KIND welcomes the Biden Administration’s announcement of the expansion of additional legal pathways, including the commitment to double the number of refugees from the Americas,…

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Congressional Statements

Oversight of the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s Unaccompanied Children Program

April 17, 2023

Recent media articles and investigations have documented devastating and widespread labor exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children throughout many U.S. companies and industries. Many children have…

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Policy Brief
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Legal Representation: A Vital Safeguard to Protect Unaccompanied Children from Labor Exploitation

April 17, 2023

This Policy Brief examines the protective benefits of legal representation for children as a vital safeguard against labor exploitation. It draws upon the experiences of…

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Policy Brief
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Key Protections for Unaccompanied Children as End of Title 42 Draws Near

April 13, 2023

With the end of Title 42 less than one month away, the Biden Administration can and must act now to implement countermeasures that will both…

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Comment on U.S. Regulations

Comments on Circumvention of Lawful Pathways

March 28, 2023

KIND strongly supports the Administration’s expansion of lawful pathways for migration and its efforts to ensure safe, humane, and orderly processing and access to protection…

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Public Statement

Living Up to America’s Promise: The Need to Bolster the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

March 22, 2023

KIND's statement addresses the pivotal role that the Central American Minors Program can play in reducing the unauthorized migration of children by allowing parents to…

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Public Statement

Comments on USCIS Proposed Fee Schedule

March 13, 2023

In response to USCIS’s biennial fee review and proposed fee schedule, KIND submitted comments discussing the impact of proposed changes on the children KIND serves,…

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