Florida: Know Your Rights, Know Your Power!
« Resources Know Your Power and fight back against SB1718 Scenarios What is SB1718? Leer en Español. SB1718 is an anti-immigrant bill that takes away local government funding for community IDs, forcing hospitals to inquire about patients’ immigration status, and criminalizing undocumented immigrants for traveling in and out of the state. SB1718 sets a precedent […]
Top 5 Things You Should Know About Anti-Immigrant Law SB 1718
Governor Ron Desantis signed the anti-immigrant bill SB 1718 into law. This harmful law is a laundry list of cruel policies meant to encroach upon the day-to-day lives of immigrants and those around them. This law goes into effect starting July 1st, 2023. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Traveling into Florida. Providing transportation […]
DACA Update: Biden Administration Plans Healthcare Expansion for DACA Recipients
The Biden Administration announced that the Department of Health and Human Services is expanding eligibility to allow DACA recipients to enroll in health care coverage through the ACA marketplace & Medicaid. This is expected to take effect by the end of April. As a result of immigrant youth and our communities organizing – hundreds of […]
9 Tips To Find Good Legal Help
There have been plenty of new developments and updates in immigration policy, especially around DACA and it’s hard to keep up. It can all seem overwhelming and confusing so you think about getting help. UWD is always recommending you talk to a trusted lawyer before making any moves but we know sometimes just the idea […]
DACA Update: Judge Hanen’s Response
Judge Hanen has stopped the new DACA rule from going into effect. Judge Hanen has prevented the new DACA rule, set to replace the 2012 DACA memo inside DHS, from going into effect on Oct. 31 while he waits to make a final decision. DHS will continue to accept DACA renewals and advance parole for […]
Scholarships for undocumented students and DACA recipients
If you’re undocumented or have DACA, going to college or university can seem financially daunting. We’ve got your back! We put together a list of the latest scholarships open to undocumented students and/or DACA recipients. Latest scholarships:
Top 5 Things You Should Know About the 5th Circuit DACA Decision
The Fifth Circuit Court has agreed with anti-immigrant Judge Hanen, and has sent the decision back for Hanen to decide on the future of DACA. Despite this, DACA continues open for renewals, for now! Judge Hanen had already ordered the partial end of the program last year – meaning that right now DACA is still […]
Sneakers Sculpture Project
When one of us thrives, we all thrive — and there is plenty to go around. But that means we must lift everyone up: Black, brown, indigenous, immigrant and refugee alike. There is no racial justice without immigrant justice. Join our effort.
Biden’s final DACA rule is out! – Here’s what you need to know.
The final DACA rule is meant to replace the 2012 DACA Memo from DHS to further legitimize DACA in courts. However, it does not change the current status of DACA. The Biden Administration has fallen short of its promise to “preserve and fortify” DACA, and has missed the opportunity to expand and update DACA to […]
Local Policy Guide
Local governments are key to protecting and safeguarding the rights of all community members and advancing the agency of their immigrant residents. UWD and ILRC’s Local Policy Guide describes examples of local policies from across the country that help protect immigrants from deportation by: (1) reducing arrests, (2) protecting constitutional rights, (3) appropriating resources wisely, […]
