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Immigration

In U.S., report finds greater risk of deportation for people with mental disabilities - People with mental disabilities, including U.S. citizens, face a greater risk of erroneous deportation by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) because courts do not ensure fair hearings for those not able to represent themselves, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said in a joint report released today. Read the complete article here.
NILC - National Immigration Law Center - www.nilc.org/ciwc/ciwc_ce/index.htm - community education link at NILC - www.nilc.org
Resouce Guide for Serving Refugees with Disabilities - a how-to for caseworkers and advocates who serve refugees with disabilities, to improve access to services for newly arrived refugees with disabilities.
Urban Institute - "The Health and Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families" - www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/310584_B52.pdf - report on immigrant children in three areas: family environment, physical and emotional health, and access to needed services.