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Im/migrant Lives Season 2 Episode 5: Immigration Enforcement’s Effects on Children’s Well-Being

As we stare down the prospect of mass deportation in the coming years, questions arise as to what will happen to the immigrant and U.S.-born children of those who are deported from the United States. In this episode, we examine how immigration enforcement efforts, such as deportations and workplace raids, affect not just the children of those who are targeted, but all children who are members of the communities that experience these immigration enforcement measures.

January 24, 2025Podcast

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

As States Diverge on Immigration, Hospitals Say They Won’t Turn Patients Away

The Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center was recently featured in an article by KFF Health News. The article discusses how various states are responding to immigration policies affecting healthcare access and highlights findings from our recent report on the impact of Florida's immigration law on healthcare utilization. Research Associate Liz Ventura Molina was quoted in the article, emphasizing the concerning hesitation among noncitizens to seek medical care following the implementation of SB 1718.

January 23, 2025Publications & Products

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Florida's New Law on Immigrants May Foreshadow What's To Come Nationally

Florida's experience under Senate Bill 1718 foreshadows the national consequences of large-scale immigration crackdowns.

January 22, 2025Publications & Products

Impacts of SB 1718

The Psychological Toll of SB 1718 on Immigrant Communities

Exploring the psychological toll of Florida's SB 1718 on immigrant communities, this blog highlights survey findings that reveal heightened levels of anxiety and stress among both non-citizens and U.S. citizens in mixed-status families. The article examines how anti-immigrant policies contribute to mental health challenges and calls for inclusive reforms to address these systemic harms.

January 14, 2025Publications & Products

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