A federal judge in Miami on Tuesday blocked Florida from enforcing a ban on so-called sanctuary cities, declaring portions of a law unconstitutional and tinged with “discriminatory motives.” The judge’s ruling struck down a key portion of the 2019 law that prohibits local and state officials from adopting “sanctuary” policies for undocumented migrants. The judge … Continue reading Miami federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing ban on sanctuary cities

The Department of Homeland Security is automatically extending the validity of TPS-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua & Sudan for 15 months through Dec. 31, 2022, from the current expiration date of Oct. 4, 2021. If current TPS holders continue to meet all the individual requirements for eligibility, the renewal will be … Continue reading Automatic extension of TPS-related documentation for 6 countries

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, which is used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits based on changes to nutritional guidance, food prices and what Americans eat. With these updates, Florida is expected to see an increase of over $1 Billion in total SNAP benefits in … Continue reading SNAP Gets Largest Single Increase Ever

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) asked state Medicaid and CHIP directors to take an active role in thawing the public charge chilling effect. The Informational Bulletin, sent to states by HHS’ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, underscores that the DHS 2019 Public Charge Final Rule is no longer in effect. This … Continue reading Health and Human Services Issues Inclusive Bulletin on Immigrants and Public Charge

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program turns nine today. While the program has been overwhelmingly successful and provided young immigrants and those that rely on them with immense opportunity, congressional inaction to provide Dreamers with an earned pathway to citizenship threatens their lives and contributions in the U.S. A solution is as urgent … Continue reading Florida Needs Congressional Action As DACA Hits Nine-Year Mark; FWD.us Launches New Report

The American Families Plan (AFP) proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration reflects, after many decades, the full range of bold proposals needed to transform the economy so it truly works for children, young people, women, and families. Coupled with the American Jobs Plan announced earlier this month, the AFP would at last provide public investment in … Continue reading American Families Plan is an investment in children and families

The American Dream and Promise Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for young undocumented migrants known as “Dreamers” and other people living in the country with temporary protected status, passed in a 228-197 vote. The House also passed The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which could create a system for more than 1 million … Continue reading House passes pathway to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’

On March 19, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced withdrawal of a proposed rule, Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants. By taking these steps, DHS aims to reduce barriers and alleviate burdens on American families who wish to sponsor individuals immigrating to the U.S. within the legal immigration system. On Feb. 2, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith … Continue reading DHS Withdraws Affidavit of Support Proposed Rule