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Public Comment on Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit
Published Aug 11, 2025 We oppose the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s harmful interpretation of the “federal public benefit” definition under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation...
Eligibility for In-State Tuition, Fee Waivers, Financial Aid, and Scholarships in California (Table)
Published Aug 7, 2025 This table provides eligibility information about types of benefits and help available to certain categories of higher-ed students in California who are not U.S. citizens. Originally published in October...
State Laws Providing Access to Driver’s Licenses or Cards, Regardless of Immigration Status (Table)
Published Aug 7, 2025 This table lists state laws that provide for the issuance of driver’s licenses or cards to otherwise-eligible state residents without restricting access on the basis of their immigration status. Originally published in May...
Protecting State Driver’s License Information
Published Aug 7, 2025 This resource discusses the importance of protecting drivers’ data and other information. It includes steps that some states have taken and advocates can pursue to protect confidential information provided to their DMVs. Originally published...
Annual Survey of DACA Recipients
Published Aug 4, 2025 NILC collaborates with UC San Diego Professor Tom Wong, United We Dream (UWD), and Center for American Progress (CAP) to release an annual survey of DACA recipients. The survey project first began in 2015....
New Law Limits Health Care & Food Aid for Immigrants
Published Jul 31, 2025 The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' introduces new restrictions on several federal programs. Read our latest explainer to find out which ones are affected.
New Law Changes Taxes for Immigrants
Published Jul 31, 2025 The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” increases taxes on immigrants. While all people who earn money must pay taxes, many tax credits and deductions now require a Social Security...
Health Care Coverage (Maps)
Published Jul 28, 2025 These maps show generally which states provide health coverage to immigrant children and pregnant people. Originally published in February 2016.
What New Federal Notices Mean for Immigrants’ Program Eligibility
Published Jul 23, 2025 Five federal agencies have issued notices reinterpreting which federal programs may be restricted to certain categories of immigrants. These notices illustrate the administration’s harmful willingness to undermine the well-being of families...
Video: We Get There Together
Published Jul 22, 2025 For too long, immigration has been used as an issue to divide working people and protect the...
Speaking Up: My Story And Why Your Voice Matters
Published Jul 22, 2025 DACA helped open doors for me, but far too many never had that chance. That is why we must call on Congress to act.
Affordable Care Act for DACA Recipients: A Guide to Applying
Published Jul 14, 2025 DACA recipients are eligible for Affordable Care Act coverage in some states but not others....
REAL ID Act: Frequently Asked Questions
Published Jul 9, 2025 This FAQ explains which categories of immigrants may be eligible for a REAL ID license, outlines alternative forms of identification for travel or accessing federal facilities, and highlights potential risks for immigrants without a REAL...
Trump Administration’s Attempts to Dismantle Language Access Do Not Erase Civil Rights Law
Joanna E. Cuevas Ingram and Ben D’Avanzo
Published Aug 7, 2025 This commentary describes the new DOJ guidance, the current state of language access and civil rights requirements, and expected next steps for the federal government.