Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile
Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN)

@letkidsthrive

A network of advocates & service providers at the national, state, & local levels who work directly with or on behalf of children in immigrant families.

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Bruce Lesley (@brucelesley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Supreme Court just ruled that most children born in the United States as of 30 days from today can be victims of Trump’s unconstitutional executive order gutting birthright citizenship. This ruling allows the Trump Administration — not the Constitution, not the law, and not

Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition (@pifcoalition) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congress is considering a proposal to strip healthcare access from lawfully present immigrants. Cutting healthcare for immigrants hurts health outcomes for children, families, and all people. #ProtectFamilies

Congress is considering a proposal to strip healthcare access from lawfully present immigrants. Cutting healthcare for immigrants hurts health outcomes for children, families, and all people. #ProtectFamilies
CLASP (@clasp_dc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our statement on the Senate's passage of the budget reconciliation bill. We urge the House to reject this damaging bill and focus on policies that prioritize workers, children, and families over billionaires. clasp.org/press-room/pre…

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@reppressley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill is NOT an inevitability and we're doing everything we can to stop it in its tracks. Tune in as I stand with my colleagues to speak out against this shameful bill that would only make our families poorer, sicker, and hungrier. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

CLASP (@clasp_dc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Senate-passed reconciliation bill is a betrayal for immigrant families. It strips 2.6 million children of the #ChildTaxCredit, slashes access to food & health care, and adds $4.5 trillion to the national debt—all while expanding ICE’s power to detain and deport families.

Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"You know who is betrayed in this bill? It's working people, it's POC, it's immigrants, it's women, it's people with disabilities." Thank you Delia Ramirez for speaking to the harms the budget bill will have on all families and communities. We must make our voices heard!

Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Imagine how many people could get healthcare with that money. Imagine how many people could get access to nutrition programs. Imagine how much good could be done with that money." Thank you Rep. Veronica Escobar for defending our communities by speaking out against the bill.

Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re devastated by the harsh realities of U.S. immigration enforcement. Thank you Judy Chu for standing up for your constituents and speaking out against the dangers of the budget bill.

Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"We're here because they're okay with closing rural hospitals, adding billions of dollars to the ICE budget, and trillions to the deficits. This is not what the American people want. This is not what they asked for." Thank you Rep. Becca Balint for speaking out against the budget bill.

Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€œThis big, ugly betrayal bill is an all-out assault on immigrants, families, and the values that define us as Americans.ā€ Thank you Congresswoman Maxine Dexter for speaking out on the harm this bill will have on immigrant families.

Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€œRepublicans’ big, ugly betrayal of a bill is violence.ā€ Thank you Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for your powerful words and unwavering commitment to fighting the devastating impact of this budget bill.

Rep. Hank Johnson (@rephankjohnson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I always know I'm on the right side of history when I join Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez. Today we underscored the very real damage that this cruel bill will do to our communities, particularly the immigrants and their children in our districts. I will always stand up for immigrants and

I always know I'm on the right side of history when I join <a href="/repdeliaramirez/">Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez</a>. Today we underscored the very real damage that this cruel bill will do to our communities, particularly the immigrants and their children in our districts. I will always stand up for immigrants and
Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Look what they're trying to do—they're making profit off ripping our families apart." Thank you Rashida Tlaib for standing up for families and speaking out against this devastating budget bill.

Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN) (@letkidsthrive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€œThey won’t accept an amendment that speaks to the humanity of our brothers, sisters—our children—because they’re hellbent on delivering a tax cut.ā€ Thank you Rep. Hank Johnson for speaking out on the harm to unaccompanied children and the devastating effects of this bill.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@reppressley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Republicans claim to be the party of God, but I can't find a psalm that says "Thou shalt make people poorer, hungrier, and sicker.ā€ And that's exactly what their Big, Ugly Bill would do.Ā  We'll continue to resist, obstruct, and use every tool to stop it in its tracks.