What Educators Need to Know About Immigration Law - Greg Cunningham

What Educators Need to Know About Immigration Law

Supporting Immigrant, Undocumented, and Refugee Students

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
128 Seiten
2021
Teachers' College Press (Verlag)
978-0-8077-6538-8 (ISBN)
36,15 inkl. MwSt
Answers questions that educators have asked of the author, who is a former teacher and legal advocate for ELL families, including the differences among immigrant, refugee, green card, and undocumented students; the right of a school to deny immigration officers entry; and the ways that teachers and school leaders can connect families to services.
Millions of students of noncitizen status or with undocumented family members experience financial, cultural, and socioemotional hardships that can result in profoundly adverse effects upon their academic performances and emotional well-being. In turn, teachers, counselors, and school leaders have deep concerns about the impact of immigration law on their students’ lives both within and outside of school. This book answers many questions that educators have asked of the author, who is a former teacher and legal advocate for ELL families, including the differences among immigrant, refugee, green card, and undocumented students; the right of a school to deny immigration officers entry to the building; and the ways that teachers and school leaders can connect families to services that could improve their students’ lives. The author also clears up misconceptions and provides useful information on the specific challenges, dangers, and benefits of each noncitizen category and their impacts on students. He notes protections provided by law, even for the undocumented, with classroom scenarios that bring student issues to life. This essential resource clarifies the law in plain, accessible language with practical suggestions on agencies and resources that schools can access, or direct families to, for advocacy and other supports. It is truly a resource that belongs in every school.


Book Features:




Offers a clear and concise explanation of immigration law and policy for teachers and school personnel.
Grounds the law and policy with real-life scenarios educators could encounter in their school or classroom.
Provides educators at every level with information they can use to advocate for their students and direct them toward needed services.
Offers helpful teacher and school “takeaway” sections.

Greg Cunningham, a former middle school teacher with a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), is a conference speaker and frequent guest speaker in schools of education and other educational organizations. He is a senior paralegal with the immigration law firm of Quiroga Law Office, PLLC, in Washington State.

Contents


Introduction 1


PART I: IMMIGRATION STATUS AS A LEGAL CONSTRUCT 7


1.  Citizenship and Lawful Permanent Residence 13

Three Paths to Citizenship 13

Lawful Permanent Residence 15

Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: A Clearer Understanding of Citizenship and Lawful Permanent Residence 18


2.  Non-Permanent Status 19

Lawful Nonimmigrants 20

Refugees and Asylees 23

Undocumented Immigrants 31

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) 35

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 39

A Note on Jurisdiction 40

Compact of Free Association 40

Seeking Legal Advice 41

Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: The Value of Understanding Status 42

Part I Epilogue: Scenarios Revisited 44


PART II: STATUS AND LIMITS 45


3.  Limits on Activity 47

Participation in the Public Square 47

Movement Within and In and Out of the United States 47


4.  Benefits and Their Limitations 49

Federal Benefits 50

State Benefits 52

Benefits for School-Age Children 52

Student Financial Aid 53


5.  The Immigration Consequences of Noncitizens’ Criminal Activity 56

Crimes That Can Lead to Removal 56

Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: The Value of Understanding Limits to Status 58

Part II Epilogue: Scenarios Revisited 59


PART III: NONCITIZENS AND CIVIL RIGHTS 61


6.  The Powers of Immigration Officers 63

Extending the Reach of DHS 64


7.  Know Your Rights 68

Individual Rights 68

ICE and Schools 69

Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: The Value of Understanding Noncitizens and Civil Rights 69

Part III Epilogue: Scenario Revisited 70


PART IV: HOW WE GOT HERE 71


8.  Immigration Law and Plenary Power 73

The Supreme Court and Clarification of Jurisdiction over Immigration Law 74


9.  The Hart-Celler Act and the Rise of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in the 21st Century 78

Enhanced Border Security Under Trump 80

Enhanced Interior Enforcement Under Trump 81

Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: Anti-Immigrant Feelings and a Growing Immigrant Population 84


PART V: RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY 87


10.  Agencies and Organizations 89

Get to Know Your Refugee Resettlement Agencies 89

After Resettlement 90

Public Assistance 91

Student Financial Aid 91

Mutual Assistance Associations 92

Immigration Services 92

Domestic Violence Services 93

Local Law Enforcement 93

Other Services 94

Conclusion 95


References 97


Index 111


About the Author 120

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 229 mm
Gewicht 181 g
Themenwelt Recht / Steuern EU / Internationales Recht
Recht / Steuern Öffentliches Recht Besonderes Verwaltungsrecht
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik
Sozialwissenschaften Politik / Verwaltung Staat / Verwaltung
ISBN-10 0-8077-6538-4 / 0807765384
ISBN-13 978-0-8077-6538-8 / 9780807765388
Zustand Neuware
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