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)
Oct 25, 2024 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...
Health Care Coverage (Maps)
Oct 16, 2024 These maps show generally which states provide health coverage to immigrant children, pregnant people and undocumented people. Originally published in February 2016.
Laws & Policies Improving Access to Higher Education for Immigrants (Table)
Sep 25, 2024 This table summarizes the major requirements and links to the tuition equity and financial aid laws and policies in states that have adopted them.
Three Facts to Know About Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and Voting
Aug 8, 2024 Addressing common misperceptions when it comes to noncitizens, access to driver’s licenses, and the ability to vote.