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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 4d

Unaccompanied kids are facing escalating barriers to safety. The Trump Admin is quietly dismantling protections for immigrant youth, one rollback at a time.

Our new timeline breaks down every policy change—and what it means for children seeking protection.
https://bit.ly/4mYBblF

A Timeline: Tracking How the Second Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Protections for Unaccompanied Children - KIND

KIND’s new timeline tracks Trump Administration rollbacks dismantling protections for unaccompanied children and exposing them to harm.

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · 15d

Our KIND Project, in collaboration with @irishrefugeeco.bsky.social and law firm partners, has won an award at the @ChambersIreland Sustainable Business Impact Awards for Volunteering and Pro Bono Service.

Well done to all involved!

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 8d

The Trump Admin reportedly plans to offer $2,500 to migrant kids over 14 to “voluntarily” self-deport. This cruel tactic turns desperation into a transaction. Children deserve dignity, protection, and safety, not bribes to leave.

Our full statement: https://bit.ly/4o1b26z

Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 8d

🚨KIND ha publicado nuevas recomendaciones instando al gobierno mexicano a fortalecer la protección de la niñez en tránsito.

La niñez no acompañada enfrenta un alto riesgo de explotación. Es necesario fortalecer las medidas de protección.

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Prioridades para la niñez y adolescencia en movilidad humana en México: 2025-2030 - KIND

KIND has outlined comprehensive recommendations across 11 priority areas to advance the protection and restoration of migrant children’s rights in Mexico, with a focus on unaccompanied and separated c...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 8d

🚨 KIND has released new recommendations urging the Mexican government to strengthen protections for children on the move.

Unaccompanied and separated children face high risks of violence, trafficking, and exploitation. Safeguards must be stronger.
supportkind.org/resources/pr...

Priority Agenda for Children on the Move in Mexico: 2025-2030 - KIND

KIND has outlined comprehensive recommendations across 11 priority areas to advance the protection and restoration of migrant children’s rights in Mexico, with a focus on unaccompanied and separated c...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 10d

*content warning: sexual abuse

At 15, Alexandra faced retraumatization in immigration court. But with a KIND attorney by her side, she felt safe, heard, and empowered.

No child should face court alone.

Read her story: supportkind.org/stories/clie...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 11d

KIND recently had the opportunity to exchange ideas and share inspiring practices on supporting unaccompanied children in their transition to adulthood, during a study session organized by the @coe.int Youth Department & Voices of Young Refugees in Europe.

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 16d

Join us online for an expert debrief on multiagency work to prevent human trafficking, led by Dr. Laura Pajon and Debi Lloyd. Learn about victim-centered approaches and the value of interagency work.

Register here: tinyurl.com/y7xfezyu

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Expert Debrief: Multiagency Work to Prevent Human Trafficking- NGO & Law Enforcement Collaboration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email...

We invite you to an insightful and impactful 1.5-hours Expert Debrief on Multiagency Work to Prevent Human Trafficking: NGO & Law Enforcement Collaboration. Led by Dr Laura Pajon and Debi Lloyd, this ...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 19d

A report from The Guardian reveals the admin is cutting anti-trafficking efforts to prioritize immigration enforcement. T visa denials now outnumber approvals.

Key resources have been removed, leaving traffickers emboldened and vulnerable kids at risk.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Revealed: Trump administration retreats on combating human trafficking and child exploitation

Experts say decades of progress are under threat; Trump officials say administration remains committed to fighting trafficking and sex abuse

www.theguardian.com

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 22d

We welcome the federal court’s order preventing the mass return of unaccompanied Guatemalan children until they have access to a fair hearing. This ruling upholds our laws meant to protect children fleeing violence & danger. No child should be removed without due process.
https://bit.ly/4ncVqNq

KIND Welcomes Federal Court Order Blocking Mass Return of Guatemalan Unaccompanied Children - KIND

A federal court blocks the removal of unaccompanied Guatemalan children, affirming their right to fair legal process and U.S. humanitarian protection.

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 23d

At #GRF2023, the FRUN pledge set a bold goal: reunite 1M refugees with their families by 2030.

KIND, with @refugepoint.bsky.social & @unhcr.org, is proud to share the 2024 MSP Community Report on our first-year progress. 📑

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Family Reunification Pledge Community Report 2024 | Global Family Reunification Network

At the Global Refugee Forum in 2023, the Global Family Reunification Network (FRUN) led the Multi-stakeholder Pledge on Supporting Refugee Family Reunification. Aligned with the goals of the Global Co...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 24d

🚨 A whistleblower report shows the Trump admin tried to deport Guatemalan children flagged as vulnerable to abuse and trafficking. Many parents refused to authorize their return. No child should be sent back to danger.
https://bit.ly/46jY2BO

Whistleblower account contradicts government’s claims on Guatemalan children

A report filed to Congress alleges the Trump administration concealed data showing that dozens of children it sought to deport faced serious harm back in Guatemala.

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 26d

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Padilla, Durbin, Raskin, Jayapal Demand Answers on Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attempt to Deport Unaccompanied Guatemalan Children - Senator Alex Padilla

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Sena...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 26d

Thank you, Sens. Durbin and Padilla, and Reps. Raskin and Jayapal, for your crucial oversight in pressing the administration for answers regarding the disturbing and unlawful removal of several unaccompanied Guatemalan children from the U.S. in the middle of the night over Labor Day weekend.

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 26d

They call them expendable. We call them children.

Around the world, kids on the move face danger and rejection when they need safety most.

It’s time to protect their rights and make sure no child is ever treated as disposable.

Get involved: https://supportkind.org/get-involved/

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · 29d

A judge has blocked the admin from deporting Guatemalan and Honduran children. These kids deserve due process & legal counsel, not threats and displacement. apnews.com/article/immi...

Judge temporarily blocks US effort to remove dozens of immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children

An Arizona judge has extended a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s effort to remove Guatemalan and Honduran children living in shelters or foster care after coming to the ...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · Sep 10

Pop No'j impartió talleres en San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán con docentes y madres para explorar la migración y prevenir la violencia de género desde una perspectiva indígena. ¡Este trabajo impactó a más de 200 estudiantes! Más información. www.asociacionpopnoj.org/maestros-ens...

MAESTROS ENSEÑAN A SUS ESTUDIANTES A PREVENIR VIOLENCIA

San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán, Huehuetenango | Oxi’ Ajmaq y Lajuj Tz’ikin (2 y 21 de julio de 2025) La Asociación Pop No’j facilitó talleres con maestras, maestros y madres de familia en San Ildef…

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · Sep 8

The new directive forces parents of unaccompanied kids into interviews where ICE can arrest them. Some already have, leaving children stuck in custody. As KIND’s Jennifer Podkul said: “It seems like it’s designed just to cast the net wider.”
https://bit.ly/3IcfYWR

Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · Sep 5

Children fleeing danger should be able to seek asylum or other protections without fear. Expanding USCIS enforcement will silence kids who need safety most, leaving them vulnerable and unprotected. Children deserve protection, not punishment.
https://wapo.st/42jhpcT

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · Sep 5

Cutting off the UK’s Refugee Family Reunion Scheme means shutting the door on children. Over half of reunion visas went to kids. Family unity is not optional—it’s a right.

Full statement: https://bit.ly/4lXzHr9

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) statement responding to the UK government’s suspension of the refugee family reunion scheme - KIND

The UK suspended its refugee family reunion scheme, cutting off a vital safe route for children and families. KIND and partners call for urgent reinstatement to protect unaccompanied children and upho...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · Sep 4

An internal Guatemalan gov't report shows many families never wanted their children deported. One said their daughter would face death threats if returned. Yet kids as young as 10 were rushed to planes in the night.

This is simply a betrayal of children’s rights.

www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Exclusive: Guatemalan document undercuts U.S. claims on child deportations

Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who are part of a group the Trump administration attempted to deport over the weekend did not want their children returned to Guatemala, according to an internal Guatemalan government report that contradicts assertions made by U.S. officials.

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · Sep 3

Over the weekend, a federal judge stepped in to stop the admin from secretly deporting Guatemalan children without due process.

These are kids who came here to escape violence, trafficking, and abuse. They deserve safety and the chance to be heard in court.
https://bit.ly/4mNsBH7

Judge halts migrant children’s deportation just as planes were loading up

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pull juvenile migrants off deportation flights Sunday, saying it appeared the government was trying to deport them without giving them their full ri...

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Kids in Need Defense @supportkind.org · Aug 15

Federal agents are now interviewing unaccompanied kids inside shelters — a major shift from past practice. Without legal counsel or advocates, this risks retraumatizing children & silencing critical safety concerns.

Kids deserve care, not interrogation.

www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · Jul 14

🎙️ Fighting for Paid Family & Medical Leave
🎙️ The economic impact of unpaid care work
🎙️ The cruel Trump practices that are unfairly terrorizing immigrant families and communities w/ @supportkind.org
🎙️ How closing the wage gap would boost the overall economy

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National Immigrant Justice Center @immigrantjustice.bsky.social · Jun 5

We joined 36 orgs like @theyoungcenter.bsky.social @youthlaw.bsky.social @acaciajustice.bsky.social @immdef.bsky.social @supportkind.org in rejecting reconciliation bill that dismantles protections for children, allows families to be detained indefinitely & more. immigrantjustice.org/press-releas...

Advocates Sound the Alarm: House Judiciary Budget Bill Endangers Unaccompanied Children - National Immigrant Justice Center

WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee marked up their portion of Congress’s supercharged budget bill, which aims to dramatically change existing immigration laws and dismantle k...

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