@abloom23.bsky.social
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🔊 Minnesota moms are fed up.
ICE killed a mother for standing up for her neighbors. They’re tear‑gassing our kids. Raiding childcare centers. Abducting early educators. Traumatizing our little ones.
📣 Enough is enough. It has to stop.
We need #ICEOutForGood.
ICE killed a mother for standing up for her neighbors. They’re tear‑gassing our kids. Raiding childcare centers. Abducting early educators. Traumatizing our little ones.
📣 Enough is enough. It has to stop.
We need #ICEOutForGood.
January 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
🔊 Minnesota moms are fed up.
ICE killed a mother for standing up for her neighbors. They’re tear‑gassing our kids. Raiding childcare centers. Abducting early educators. Traumatizing our little ones.
📣 Enough is enough. It has to stop.
We need #ICEOutForGood.
ICE killed a mother for standing up for her neighbors. They’re tear‑gassing our kids. Raiding childcare centers. Abducting early educators. Traumatizing our little ones.
📣 Enough is enough. It has to stop.
We need #ICEOutForGood.
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Threatening to freeze federal child care funding and overturning stabilization policies, along with harassment of providers of Somali descent in Minnesota and beyond, are direct threats on working families of all backgrounds who rely on access to quality, affordable child care.
January 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Threatening to freeze federal child care funding and overturning stabilization policies, along with harassment of providers of Somali descent in Minnesota and beyond, are direct threats on working families of all backgrounds who rely on access to quality, affordable child care.
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After the Trump administration shut off all childcare funding to Minnesota, over 200,000 children will lose access to care. Centers say they'll have to close. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/31/m...
Minnesota child care providers say Trump’s funding freeze will shut down their businesses • Minnesota Reformer
Child care center owners and Minnesota Democratic leaders decried on Wednesday the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding to the state, which they said would cripple an already fragile indus...
minnesotareformer.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
After the Trump administration shut off all childcare funding to Minnesota, over 200,000 children will lose access to care. Centers say they'll have to close. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/31/m...
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"Immigrant childcare workers & preschool teachers, the majority of whom work & live in the US legally, say they are wracked by anxiety over possible encounters w ICE. Some left the field, others have been forced out by changes to immigration policy."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker sh...
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"Immigrant childcare workers & preschool teachers, the majority of whom work & live in the US legally, say they are wracked by anxiety over possible encounters w ICE. Some left the field, others have been forced out by changes to immigration policy."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
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“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present,” Ramirez said. “This is an agency that has gone rogue and it an agency that believes that as long as they can cover their face, they can get away with anything.”
Families "horrified" after daycare teacher pulled out of school by federal agents.
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United State...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present,” Ramirez said. “This is an agency that has gone rogue and it an agency that believes that as long as they can cover their face, they can get away with anything.”
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Getting new details on this now:
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
‘I have papers’: Child care worker detained by ICE officers inside a Chicago day care
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
19thnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Getting new details on this now:
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
‘I have papers’: Child care worker detained by ICE officers inside a Chicago day care
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
19thnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.”
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
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D.C. parents! A few readers have told us their children are struggling emotionally with the federal takeover and increased local law enforcement presence.
We’re wondering: What strategies have you found to support your kids? And what information might help you in this challenging moment?
We’re wondering: What strategies have you found to support your kids? And what information might help you in this challenging moment?
Parents, we want to hear from you
The 51st team has heard from a few readers who said their children are struggling emotionally in this challenging moment — for example, having nightmares after seeing armed National Guard in their…
docs.google.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
D.C. parents! A few readers have told us their children are struggling emotionally with the federal takeover and increased local law enforcement presence.
We’re wondering: What strategies have you found to support your kids? And what information might help you in this challenging moment?
We’re wondering: What strategies have you found to support your kids? And what information might help you in this challenging moment?
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In Washington, D.C., where close to 40% of child care workers are immigrants, fear has taken hold amid a crime crackdown that has raised ICE presence.
“What kind of life is this? We are not delinquents, we are not bad people, we are here to work to support our family.”
19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...
“What kind of life is this? We are not delinquents, we are not bad people, we are here to work to support our family.”
19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...
‘They are hunting us:’ Child care workers in D.C. go underground amid ICE crackdown
In Washington, D.C., where close to 40 percent of child care workers are immigrants, fear has taken hold amid a crime crackdown that has raised ICE presence. Many are missing work, deepening a staffin...
19thnews.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In Washington, D.C., where close to 40% of child care workers are immigrants, fear has taken hold amid a crime crackdown that has raised ICE presence.
“What kind of life is this? We are not delinquents, we are not bad people, we are here to work to support our family.”
19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...
“What kind of life is this? We are not delinquents, we are not bad people, we are here to work to support our family.”
19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...
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"Shortly after 10 a.m., Orozco Forero texted her family member: 'They are going to deport us'
'Nicolle what happened? Nicolle answer me,' they texted back. 'What do I do?'"
An important yet heartbreaking read.
19thnews.org/2025/07/chil...
'Nicolle what happened? Nicolle answer me,' they texted back. 'What do I do?'"
An important yet heartbreaking read.
19thnews.org/2025/07/chil...
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling
Nicolle Orozco Forero is one of the thousands of immigrant women who provide child care for American children, and one of the few who cares for children with disabilities. Now she and her seriously il...
19thnews.org
July 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"Shortly after 10 a.m., Orozco Forero texted her family member: 'They are going to deport us'
'Nicolle what happened? Nicolle answer me,' they texted back. 'What do I do?'"
An important yet heartbreaking read.
19thnews.org/2025/07/chil...
'Nicolle what happened? Nicolle answer me,' they texted back. 'What do I do?'"
An important yet heartbreaking read.
19thnews.org/2025/07/chil...
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Any parent can tell you this is pennies toward the cost of childcare. Meanwhile, when the Medicaid and SNAP cuts decimate state budgets, childcare spending is at huge risk of getting slashed.
I reported on how $16 billion in new child care spending got included in the reconciliation package, and what advocates make of that in an overall gutting bill
www.vox.com/policy/41899...
www.vox.com/policy/41899...
July 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Any parent can tell you this is pennies toward the cost of childcare. Meanwhile, when the Medicaid and SNAP cuts decimate state budgets, childcare spending is at huge risk of getting slashed.
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Head Start is an incredible program - it fosters kids' early development, supports family wellbeing, & boosts local economies. The Trump admin & its apologists in Congress want to gut it. We must safeguard Head Start & the thousands of families it serves.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
Exclusive: Trump budget proposal would fully eliminate Head Start
The White House's budget proposes eliminating Head Start, an early childhood education program that provides services to low-income families.
www.usatoday.com
April 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Head Start is an incredible program - it fosters kids' early development, supports family wellbeing, & boosts local economies. The Trump admin & its apologists in Congress want to gut it. We must safeguard Head Start & the thousands of families it serves.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
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Few people understands social welfare programs as well as @citizencohn.bsky.social. The Trump is now putting Head Start and the Child Care and Development Fund squarely in its crosshairs. These programs help children in poverty receive adequate care.
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-next...
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-next...
Trump’s Next Target: Poverty-Stricken Kids
Head Start and other early-childhood programs are among those affected by massive cuts to HHS.
www.thebulwark.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Few people understands social welfare programs as well as @citizencohn.bsky.social. The Trump is now putting Head Start and the Child Care and Development Fund squarely in its crosshairs. These programs help children in poverty receive adequate care.
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-next...
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-next...
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people being in the streets means something. never let your cynicism convince you otherwise.
April 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
people being in the streets means something. never let your cynicism convince you otherwise.
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1 in 5 child care workers is an immigrant. Trump’s deportations and raids have many terrified
Nine days after President Donald Trump signed executive orders intended to crack down on illegal immigration, Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez closed a classroom at one of her child care centers in…
Nine days after President Donald Trump signed executive orders intended to crack down on illegal immigration, Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez closed a classroom at one of her child care centers in…
1 in 5 child care workers is an immigrant. Trump’s deportations and raids have many terrified
Nine days after President Donald Trump signed executive orders intended to crack down on illegal immigration, Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez closed a classroom at one of her child care centers in Philadelphia. Despite having green cards, the teachers in that classroom, which serves 1-year-olds, were too nervous to come to work. Since Trump took office, his officials have targeted Philadelphia and other so-called sanctuary cities that limit their cooperation on immigration enforcement. Immigration agents have been a constant presence in the neighborhoods that house Alvarado-Rodriguez’s three centers.
hechingerreport.org
February 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
1 in 5 child care workers is an immigrant. Trump’s deportations and raids have many terrified
Nine days after President Donald Trump signed executive orders intended to crack down on illegal immigration, Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez closed a classroom at one of her child care centers in…
Nine days after President Donald Trump signed executive orders intended to crack down on illegal immigration, Damaris Alvarado-Rodriguez closed a classroom at one of her child care centers in…