Wendy Cervantes
@wendydcervantes.bsky.social
Mom, social justice advocate, immigration and child policy expert.
@clasp.org @letkidsthrive.bsky.social
@clasp.org @letkidsthrive.bsky.social
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[1] Today @durbin.senate.gov & Sen Murkowski introduced the bipartisan Dream Act of 2025 which would provide a pathway to citizenship for people who came to the U.S. with their families as children. The time is NOW to pass this bill! Read CTAN's statement:
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/chil...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/chil...
Children’s Advocates Applaud Reintroduction of the Dream Act to Provide Pathway to Citizenship for Young Immigrants - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, melissa@mountgem.com Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org Washington, DC, December 4, 2025—Toda...
childrenthriveaction.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
[1] Today @durbin.senate.gov & Sen Murkowski introduced the bipartisan Dream Act of 2025 which would provide a pathway to citizenship for people who came to the U.S. with their families as children. The time is NOW to pass this bill! Read CTAN's statement:
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/chil...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/chil...
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UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
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[4] “As advocates for kids, we will do everything in our power to put a stop to this proposal and ensure that providers and families have access to accurate information.” @wendydcervantes.bsky.social of @clasp.org [2/2]
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
[4] “As advocates for kids, we will do everything in our power to put a stop to this proposal and ensure that providers and families have access to accurate information.” @wendydcervantes.bsky.social of @clasp.org [2/2]
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Yesterday, Homeland Security proposed to repeal the 2022 public charge rule. This would allow officers to arbitrarily deny green cards to immigrants based on their health, economic situation, or potential use of benefits like health care & food assistance. Learn more:
www.clasp.org/press-room/p...
www.clasp.org/press-room/p...
Public Charge Proposal Threatens the Health and Well-being of Immigrant Families and All Communities | CLASP
CLASP is committed to ensuring that all families are able to meet their basic needs, and we will work alongside our partners to defeat this reckless public charge proposal as we did under the first Tr...
www.clasp.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Yesterday, Homeland Security proposed to repeal the 2022 public charge rule. This would allow officers to arbitrarily deny green cards to immigrants based on their health, economic situation, or potential use of benefits like health care & food assistance. Learn more:
www.clasp.org/press-room/p...
www.clasp.org/press-room/p...
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This MONDAY: ICE out of Child Care and Schools Emergency Call! Nov. 10th at 8pm ET, join us to hear how we can organize to protect our children and care workers/teachers! 👉: bit.ly/ice-OUT
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This MONDAY: ICE out of Child Care and Schools Emergency Call! Nov. 10th at 8pm ET, join us to hear how we can organize to protect our children and care workers/teachers! 👉: bit.ly/ice-OUT
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As Trump pours champagne at his Great Gatsby-themed party alongside his billionaire buddies. the government shutdown caused more than 8,000 kids to lose access to #HeadStart!
Tell Congress to end the shutdown! https://action.momsrising.org/sign/Head_Start_shutdown_closures/?source=bsky.mr #MomSky
Tell Congress to end the shutdown! https://action.momsrising.org/sign/Head_Start_shutdown_closures/?source=bsky.mr #MomSky
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
As Trump pours champagne at his Great Gatsby-themed party alongside his billionaire buddies. the government shutdown caused more than 8,000 kids to lose access to #HeadStart!
Tell Congress to end the shutdown! https://action.momsrising.org/sign/Head_Start_shutdown_closures/?source=bsky.mr #MomSky
Tell Congress to end the shutdown! https://action.momsrising.org/sign/Head_Start_shutdown_closures/?source=bsky.mr #MomSky
IPS’ response to the lawsuit from Indy AG demonstrates a commitment to ALL the students they serve.
“We respectfully hope that all concerned parties will recognize the heavy burden that silly litigation & political posturing places on students, families, & taxpayers.” myips.org/blog/distric...
“We respectfully hope that all concerned parties will recognize the heavy burden that silly litigation & political posturing places on students, families, & taxpayers.” myips.org/blog/distric...
IPS Board of School Commissioners Respond to Lawsuit from Indiana Attorney General
Indianapolis Public Schools is committed to ensuring safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environments for all students. As has always been the case, we will continue to uphold the law while keepi...
myips.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
IPS’ response to the lawsuit from Indy AG demonstrates a commitment to ALL the students they serve.
“We respectfully hope that all concerned parties will recognize the heavy burden that silly litigation & political posturing places on students, families, & taxpayers.” myips.org/blog/distric...
“We respectfully hope that all concerned parties will recognize the heavy burden that silly litigation & political posturing places on students, families, & taxpayers.” myips.org/blog/distric...
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[1] This morning, federal agents entered a learning center without a warrant and detained a Pre-K teacher in front of the children she cares for. In a video, the woman can be seen telling the agents that she has documentation.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
[1] This morning, federal agents entered a learning center without a warrant and detained a Pre-K teacher in front of the children she cares for. In a video, the woman can be seen telling the agents that she has documentation.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
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It should go without saying that these violent attacks on immigrant communities are deeply traumatizing for immigrant children. @wendydcervantes.bsky.social, Rebecca Ullrich, and Hannah Matthews wrote about this for @clasp.org in 2018. www.clasp.org/wp-content/u...
www.clasp.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It should go without saying that these violent attacks on immigrant communities are deeply traumatizing for immigrant children. @wendydcervantes.bsky.social, Rebecca Ullrich, and Hannah Matthews wrote about this for @clasp.org in 2018. www.clasp.org/wp-content/u...
This is NOT okay and flies in the face of decades of shared belief that places that care for children should be safe havens: Child care worker detained by #ICE inside a Chicago day care as children watched 19thnews.org/2025/11/chil... via @19thnews.org
Child care worker detained by ICE inside a Chicago day care as children watched
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 10:44 PM
This is NOT okay and flies in the face of decades of shared belief that places that care for children should be safe havens: Child care worker detained by #ICE inside a Chicago day care as children watched 19thnews.org/2025/11/chil... via @19thnews.org
Loan forgivness should NOT be an incentive to join ICE and terrorize our communities. See this new piece from Christian Collins @clasp.org www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
Loan Forgiveness Becomes Tool for Authoritarianism (opinion)
The unaffordability of college makes it easier for President Trump to build up ICE and advance an authoritarian agenda.
www.insidehighered.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Loan forgivness should NOT be an incentive to join ICE and terrorize our communities. See this new piece from Christian Collins @clasp.org www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
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Nearly a month into the government shutdown, millions of families are paying the price for deliberate policy choices by the Trump Administration and Congress.
This is a 🚨manufactured🚨 crisis that’s putting jobs, food, and care at risk.
This is a 🚨manufactured🚨 crisis that’s putting jobs, food, and care at risk.
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Nearly a month into the government shutdown, millions of families are paying the price for deliberate policy choices by the Trump Administration and Congress.
This is a 🚨manufactured🚨 crisis that’s putting jobs, food, and care at risk.
This is a 🚨manufactured🚨 crisis that’s putting jobs, food, and care at risk.
Grateful for @clasp.org alumni who continue to do good around the country, and help make connections. Spent 3 days in Colorado with my team talking to immigrant parents and child care providers. Heart is tender and full.
October 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Grateful for @clasp.org alumni who continue to do good around the country, and help make connections. Spent 3 days in Colorado with my team talking to immigrant parents and child care providers. Heart is tender and full.
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There are countless ways to stand up for those being targeted across the country. As communities make their voices heard against civil rights violations and abuses of power, there is also an opportunity to support immigrants in your community who are facing separation, detention, or deportation.
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
There are countless ways to stand up for those being targeted across the country. As communities make their voices heard against civil rights violations and abuses of power, there is also an opportunity to support immigrants in your community who are facing separation, detention, or deportation.
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BREAKING: We are suing to block Gov. Bill Lee's unlawful deployment of the National Guard in Memphis, which violates Tennessee state law and Constitution.
We're proud to bring this challenge with @democracyforward.org and Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC on behalf of seven TN elected officials.
We're proud to bring this challenge with @democracyforward.org and Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC on behalf of seven TN elected officials.
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
BREAKING: We are suing to block Gov. Bill Lee's unlawful deployment of the National Guard in Memphis, which violates Tennessee state law and Constitution.
We're proud to bring this challenge with @democracyforward.org and Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC on behalf of seven TN elected officials.
We're proud to bring this challenge with @democracyforward.org and Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC on behalf of seven TN elected officials.
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new from @tusk81.bsky.social:
CNN found over 100 U.S. citizen children left without parents this year because of Trump’s mass deportation machine.
“This is the new family separation crisis,” said Zain Lakhani, director of migrant rights and justice at the @wrcommission.bsky.social.
CNN found over 100 U.S. citizen children left without parents this year because of Trump’s mass deportation machine.
“This is the new family separation crisis,” said Zain Lakhani, director of migrant rights and justice at the @wrcommission.bsky.social.
The American Children of Mass Deportation: ‘The New Family Separation Crisis’
One report has identified more than 100 U.S. citizen children who have been separated from their parents due to mass deportation—and there are likely more out there.
americasvoicecnn.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
new from @tusk81.bsky.social:
CNN found over 100 U.S. citizen children left without parents this year because of Trump’s mass deportation machine.
“This is the new family separation crisis,” said Zain Lakhani, director of migrant rights and justice at the @wrcommission.bsky.social.
CNN found over 100 U.S. citizen children left without parents this year because of Trump’s mass deportation machine.
“This is the new family separation crisis,” said Zain Lakhani, director of migrant rights and justice at the @wrcommission.bsky.social.
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Justice Kavanaugh says U.S. citizens shouldn’t worry about race-based immigration stops b/c officers “promptly let the individual go.”
But @propublica.org found more than 170 U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents. Some "have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased & shot by immigration agents."
But @propublica.org found more than 170 U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents. Some "have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased & shot by immigration agents."
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Justice Kavanaugh says U.S. citizens shouldn’t worry about race-based immigration stops b/c officers “promptly let the individual go.”
But @propublica.org found more than 170 U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents. Some "have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased & shot by immigration agents."
But @propublica.org found more than 170 U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents. Some "have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased & shot by immigration agents."
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Wondering what's actually happening with #DACA? Our latest update covers:
➖ The current status of DACA
➖ What to be aware of under the Trump administration
➖ What to do now
www.nilc.org/articles/wha...
➖ The current status of DACA
➖ What to be aware of under the Trump administration
➖ What to do now
www.nilc.org/articles/wha...
What is Actually Happening with DACA?
There’s a lot of chatter going around about what is happening with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In particular, there is some misinformation regarding initial applications. The short ...
www.nilc.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wondering what's actually happening with #DACA? Our latest update covers:
➖ The current status of DACA
➖ What to be aware of under the Trump administration
➖ What to do now
www.nilc.org/articles/wha...
➖ The current status of DACA
➖ What to be aware of under the Trump administration
➖ What to do now
www.nilc.org/articles/wha...
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CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for!
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
Manteniéndonos Íntegros y Unidos: Una Carta de Amor y Guía de Apoyo Para Familias Inmigrantes - Children Thrive Action Network
Los recientes ataques del gobierno federal han dejado un impacto duradero en las familias y comunidades inmigrantes. Durante estos tiempos difíciles, reconocemos el impacto mental que están enfrentand...
childrenthriveaction.org
October 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for!
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...
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We urge
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social
to sign #AB495.
Immigrant parents face the risk of being torn from their children. Let's give parents the legal tools to ensure their kids are safe with trusted caregivers.
☎️ 916-445-2841: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social
to sign #AB495.
Immigrant parents face the risk of being torn from their children. Let's give parents the legal tools to ensure their kids are safe with trusted caregivers.
☎️ 916-445-2841: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
October 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We urge
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social
to sign #AB495.
Immigrant parents face the risk of being torn from their children. Let's give parents the legal tools to ensure their kids are safe with trusted caregivers.
☎️ 916-445-2841: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
@cagovernornewsom.bsky.social
to sign #AB495.
Immigrant parents face the risk of being torn from their children. Let's give parents the legal tools to ensure their kids are safe with trusted caregivers.
☎️ 916-445-2841: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”
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According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
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On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alerted legal service providers serving immigrant children of their plans to incentivize the children to leave the country and abandon their legal rights to seek safety in the United States.
Children’s Advocates Condemn DHS Plans to Pay Children to Return Themselves to Harm - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, communications consultant, melissa@mountgem.com Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, tsalyers@clasp.org Washington, DC, October 5, 2025—On Th...
childrenthriveaction.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alerted legal service providers serving immigrant children of their plans to incentivize the children to leave the country and abandon their legal rights to seek safety in the United States.
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Two El Paso DACA recipients have been released from ICE detention after federal judges ruled their arrests unlawful.
Attorneys and advocates say the rulings should send a message to the Trump administration that it cannot arbitrarily detain individuals protected under the program. #HomeIsHere
Attorneys and advocates say the rulings should send a message to the Trump administration that it cannot arbitrarily detain individuals protected under the program. #HomeIsHere
‘A huge victory’: ICE can’t ignore DACA protections, legal advocates say after El Paso area federal court rulings
The rulings by two federal judges should send a message to Trump’s administration that it can’t arbitrarily detain individuals protected from deportation by law under the DACA policy, attorneys say.
elpasomatters.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Two El Paso DACA recipients have been released from ICE detention after federal judges ruled their arrests unlawful.
Attorneys and advocates say the rulings should send a message to the Trump administration that it cannot arbitrarily detain individuals protected under the program. #HomeIsHere
Attorneys and advocates say the rulings should send a message to the Trump administration that it cannot arbitrarily detain individuals protected under the program. #HomeIsHere
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Thank you, Melanie Hicken at @cnn.com , for telling the stories of American kids impacted by immigration actions. The investigation found 100+ US citizen children were left without parents due to Trump’s deportation efforts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ywd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ywd...
Hear from children left behind when their mother was deported
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thank you, Melanie Hicken at @cnn.com , for telling the stories of American kids impacted by immigration actions. The investigation found 100+ US citizen children were left without parents due to Trump’s deportation efforts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ywd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ywd...
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CTAN's own @wendydcervantes.bsky.social at @clasp.org writes in @washingtonpost.com : Immigration actions harm kids. DHS has a responsibility to preserve the rights of parents, no matter who is in the White House. #PostLetters
September 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
CTAN's own @wendydcervantes.bsky.social at @clasp.org writes in @washingtonpost.com : Immigration actions harm kids. DHS has a responsibility to preserve the rights of parents, no matter who is in the White House. #PostLetters