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Children of Immigrants

More than a quarter of all U.S. children live in immigrant families and they represent the nation’s fastest growing group of kids. First Focus on Children works to ensure that all federal policies address the comprehensive needs of these children, and protect and promote their health, well-being, and success.

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Mar 11, 2025 Children of Immigrants

Born in the USA: The Constitution Is Clear – Babies Are Citizens

On February 25, 2025, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss the issue of President Trump’s Executive Order 14160, which...

Feb 24, 2025 Children of Immigrants

Letter of Support: S. 646

Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Sen. Jacky Rosen, author of S. 646, which prohibits...

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Feb 17, 2025 Child Rights

Born Equal: Defending the Constitution’s Fourteenth Amendment for Every Baby

On Sunday, while trying to enjoy a women’s college basketball doubleheader, I saw President Trump’s post on birthright citizenship...

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Nov 22, 2024 Child Nutrition

The Kid Angle: What Trump 2.0 means for America’s children

As the election dust settles, we’re beginning to see the outlines of what a second Trump Administration could mean...

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Aug 15, 2024 Child Poverty

New analysis finds Project 2025 would increase child poverty, homelessness

Project 2025 specifically targets children A new analysis finds that Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for a Republican presidency,...

May 09, 2024 Children of Immigrants

How to ensure that kids can access health care, regardless of immigration status

All children deserve to have the resources they need to thrive, regardless of their immigration status. In the U.S.,...

Aug 29, 2023 Children of Immigrants

Letter of Opposition: No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 4727/S. 2374)

Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Senator J.D. Vance and Representative Josh Brecheen, authors of...

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Jul 31, 2023 Children of Immigrants

Joint Letter: Protect children in mixed-status families from being separated from their parents

First Focus on Children sent the following letter to attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro...

May 19, 2023 Children of Immigrants

Statement: Advocate blasts Senate vote on public charge

Measure could prevent families from seeking needed care In response to the Senate vote to rescind the Biden Administration’s...

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