Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition
@PIFCoalition
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750+ organizations fighting for a future where everyone has what they need, regardless of who they are or where they were born. #ProtectFamilies
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"Trump's tariffs are driving the cost of living up across the economy, and housing is no exception. The Trump administration only knows one tune — if there's a problem, blame immigrants — and as always, this is a smokescreen." - Our director in @Newsweek
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"Want affordable housing? Help report illegal aliens in your area," DHS wrote in a post on X.
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The Trump Administration has recently proposed a change in the “public charge” test, but nothing has changed yet. Learn more about what this proposal means and doesn't mean for immigrant communities: https://t.co/JhJIVJaUu0
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We're proud to be recognized as a Housing Leadership Award honoree by @NLIHC!
Join #NLIHC in celebrating our 2026 Housing Leadership Awards honorees: The Congressional Public Housing Caucus, Shirley Sherrod, and @PIFCoalition. These exceptional leaders will be recognized at #NLIHC’s Annual Housing Leadership Awards Reception on 3/12/2026 at the Washington
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ICYMI: Last week HUD issued a reinterpretation of immigration verification requirements effectively denying lawfully present and their families access to housing programs. Read more in this Newsweek post featuring PIF director Adriana Cadena:
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A new HUD interpretation of a 1996 law would limit access to federal housing benefits for undocumented immigrants.
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The proposed changes to public charge from the Trump administration are reprehensible, but they are NOT in effect. People should continue to access the health care programs for which they are eligible. More info:
The Trump Administration has recently proposed a change to the public charge test, but it is not in place yet. Read below for 3 important things immigrant families need to know about public charge. #ProtectFamilies
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On this Thanksgiving, we're thankful for our immigrant communities and their contributions to our country. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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As families prepare to spend time with loved ones for Thanksgiving, the Trump administration has published a notice in Wednesday’s Federal Register that effectively denies lawfully present immigrants access to housing programs. More in our statement: https://t.co/yX9LVd5bgI
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Now on our website: Find resources to explain what’s happening with the recent public charge proposals; get talking points for community members or press; and more. Visit our website at https://t.co/MhpNdZJZ3w for these resources and more.
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"The proposal's invitation to political bias, coupled with the administration's out-of-control enforcement assault on immigrant families, make this proposal even more dangerous." - PIF Director Adriana Cadena in @Newsweek on new public charge proposals:
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'Millions' of immigrants and their families residing legally in the United States could be hit by the proposed changes, campaigners warn.
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Thank you @RepPressley for speaking up to #ProtectFamilies!
Under Trump, masked agents are ripping kids from their parents, pepper spraying moms, & kidnapping teachers from classrooms. This is horrifying and unacceptable. Our immigrant families belong here and I'll fight for your rights & dignity.
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The Department of the Treasury has given notice of intent to deny federal tax credits to families with lawfully present immigrants. With immigrant families making up 27% of the US population, this could raise child poverty rates nationwide. Our statement: https://t.co/aMT1Ohx49M
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The Trump Administration has recently proposed a change to the public charge test, but it is not in place yet. Read below for 3 important things immigrant families need to know about public charge. #ProtectFamilies
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@PIFCoalition has put together resources to support changes below. Public charge is: is designed to identify people who may depend on the government as their main source of support in the future. https://t.co/5MRnHj1j3j
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Lawfully present immigrants, U.S. citizen children, & more are missing health & food services they're eligible to receive, & it will be made worse by yesterday's public charge proposal. More from our director Adriana Cadena in this new @politico story: https://t.co/npmmpT92KN
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The change will make it harder for legal Medicaid enrollees to obtain a green card.
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The administration is forcing lawfully present immigrant families with low incomes to make impossible choices between preserving their immigration status and ensuring that their kids have what they need to grow and thrive.
The Department of Homeland Security released a proposal today to rescind current public charge regulations, threatening the nation’s health & economic security & the lives of U.S. citizens & lawfully present immigrants. Read our statement: https://t.co/a5LXg7YSS2
#ProtectFamilies
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The Department of Homeland Security released a proposal today to rescind current public charge regulations, threatening the nation’s health & economic security & the lives of U.S. citizens & lawfully present immigrants. Read our statement: https://t.co/a5LXg7YSS2
#ProtectFamilies
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The U.S. immigration courts are struggling with record backlogs, which lead to years-long delays in hearings What does this mean for immigration enforcement and for the immigration system overall, as well as people seeking protection? Join our upcoming webinar to learn more:
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THANK YOU to the more than 300 veterans who spent their Veterans Day protesting the ongoing cruelty against immigrants and standing up to #ProtectFamilies. https://t.co/HiANee2lXa
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More than 700,000 veterans in the United States are immigrants. On this #VeteransDay, we honor these immigrants and all other veterans for their service to our country.
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As the total number of U.S. veterans has shrunk over the years, immigrants have comprised a growing share More than in the past, veterans are likely to be immigrants Something to think about this #VeteransDay
https://t.co/kPCX0Yeero
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