Immigration Reform Testimony

February 5, 2013
By Kevin Lindsey

Immigration Reform TestimonyOn February 5, 2013, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on immigration reform. FFCC submitted this testimony, explaining that children have historically been disregarded or intentionally excluded from U.S. immigration policy decisions, which, combined with increased immigration enforcement, has had devastating results for children and their families. FFCC urged the committee to include consideration and protection of children and their best interests into account in immigration reform to address these issues.

Birthright Citizenship Act Letter to Rep. Steve King

January 23, 2013
By Bruce Lesley

Birthright Citizenship Act Letter to Rep. Steve KingThis letter from First Focus Campaign for Children (FFCC) president Bruce Lesley was sent to Congressman Steve King (R-IA) on January 23, 2013 to express our opposition to King’s Birthright Citizenship Act (HR140). The letter details how this bill would punish all children born in this country by, among other outcomes, denying children immediate access to critical services for babies, which would potentially increase our already high infant mortality rate, and increasing the number of undocumented and stateless children in the U.S.

Congratulations Senator Murray, Senate Budget Committee Chair

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January 10, 2013

Congratulations Senator Murray, Senate Budget Committee ChairThe First Focus Campaign for Children sent Senator Patty Murray a letter congratulating her new appointment as Chair of the Senate Budget Committee. Recognized by the Campaign for Children as a congressional Champion for Children all three years the honor has been awarded, Senator Murray is a steadfast and passionate advocate for children and families. She is also the first woman to chair this critical committee.

Advocates Urge Stronger Focus on Children in Presidential Debates

October 9, 2012
By Ann O'Leary, Charles Bruner, Bruce Lesley

Advocates Urge Stronger Focus on Children in Presidential DebatesChildren's issues received only passing attention during the first 2012 presidential debate. The First Focus Campaign for Children worked with The Center for the Next Generation and Voices for America's children to urge the moderators of the remaining debates to adopt a stronger focus on children.