Tanya Broder specializes in the laws and policies affecting immigrants’ access to health care, public benefits, driver’s licenses, education, and other services across the United States. She publishes reports and analyses of state measures related to immigrants, supports advocacy and litigation to advance and defend immigrants’ rights, and offers technical assistance and training to legal and social service providers, government agencies, legislative staff, and community-based organizations.
Prior to joining NILC in 1996, she served as a policy analyst at the Northern California Coalition for Immigrant Rights and as a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Alameda County in Oakland. Ms. Broder holds a Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School.
Medical Assistance Programs for Immigrants in Various States (Table)
Published Mar 30, 2026 This table outlines state policies for extending health coverage to more immigrant groups, including lawfully residing children and pregnant persons, regardless of their U.S. entry date, and providing prenatal care using CHIP funds, regardless...
Benefits for Immigrant Survivors of Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Other Serious Crimes in California
Published Mar 2, 2026 This resource reviews the two categories of immigrants covered by California's SB 1569 (trafficking survivors and U visa applicants/holders), the benefits they may receive, and what they need to show in order to get these benefits. Originally...
Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
Published Jan 1, 2026 This resource focuses on eligibility and other rules governing immigrants’ access to federal public benefits programs. Originally published in November 2015.
Laws & Policies Improving Access to Higher Education for Immigrants (Table)
Updated Jun 2, 2026 This table summarizes the major requirements and links to the tuition equity and financial aid laws and policies in states that have adopted them.