Lindsay Dusard
@lindsaydusard.bsky.social
(she/her) quant methods phd candidate @penngse
@IESResearch predoctoral fellow
#refugeeswelcome
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@IESResearch predoctoral fellow
#refugeeswelcome
lindsaydusard.com on the job market?
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NEW: New York lawmakers say that most immigrants in NYC are skipping court appointments and ICE check-ins to avoid detention, risking their path to legal status. Now they want to pass a law banning the arrest tactic.
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Democrats’ Proposal Would Halt Courthouse Arrests of Migrants
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
NEW: New York lawmakers say that most immigrants in NYC are skipping court appointments and ICE check-ins to avoid detention, risking their path to legal status. Now they want to pass a law banning the arrest tactic.
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A prison built for gangs is now holding migrants. People escaping violence are being put into the very conditions they fled. We are moving in the wrong direction.
Read: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
Read: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
The Times interviewed dozens of migrant men sent to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Independent forensic analysts called the testimony credible and consistent and said the…
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A prison built for gangs is now holding migrants. People escaping violence are being put into the very conditions they fled. We are moving in the wrong direction.
Read: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
Read: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
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NEW: The Trump administration sent Head Start employees a six-page list of "prohibited words" for grant applications, including terms like: disabilities, tribal, Black, and women.
The administration wants to erase communities and block access to early childhood services. We'll see them in court.
The administration wants to erase communities and block access to early childhood services. We'll see them in court.
December 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
NEW: The Trump administration sent Head Start employees a six-page list of "prohibited words" for grant applications, including terms like: disabilities, tribal, Black, and women.
The administration wants to erase communities and block access to early childhood services. We'll see them in court.
The administration wants to erase communities and block access to early childhood services. We'll see them in court.
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"DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection," writes Valerie Gonzalez for the @ap.
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DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection
An organization is tracking the growing number of arrests among people with temporary deportation protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
apnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection," writes Valerie Gonzalez for the @ap.
apnews.com/article/daca...
apnews.com/article/daca...
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Taken together, the actions of the Trump administration in the wake of the National Guard shooting represent some of the most significant changes to immigration policy since he regained office. w/ @haleaziz.bsky.social + Allison McCann
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/u...
Trump’s Crackdown in Wake of Shooting Blocks Legal Pathways for Migrants
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Taken together, the actions of the Trump administration in the wake of the National Guard shooting represent some of the most significant changes to immigration policy since he regained office. w/ @haleaziz.bsky.social + Allison McCann
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/u...
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NEW: NEW: The Trump administration is launching an intensive immigration enforcement operation primarily targeting hundreds of undocumented Somali immigrants in the Minneapolis region, according to an official with knowledge and documents obtained by the NYT.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
New ICE Operation Is Said to Target Somali Migrants in Twin Cities
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
NEW: NEW: The Trump administration is launching an intensive immigration enforcement operation primarily targeting hundreds of undocumented Somali immigrants in the Minneapolis region, according to an official with knowledge and documents obtained by the NYT.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
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NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable telling diplomats to destroy visas that had been approved and printed to give to Afghans. And diplomats are told to do scheduled interviews but not grant visas. US shuts all legal entry routes for Afghans. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
Trump Pauses All Asylum Applications and Halts Visas for Afghans
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable telling diplomats to destroy visas that had been approved and printed to give to Afghans. And diplomats are told to do scheduled interviews but not grant visas. US shuts all legal entry routes for Afghans. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/u...
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21 states sue Trump admin over changes to immigrants’ SNAP eligibility
21 states sue Trump admin over changes to immigrants’ SNAP eligibility
Democratic attorneys general in states like California and New York argue that new guidance illegally blocks legal permanent residents from receiving food stamps.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
21 states sue Trump admin over changes to immigrants’ SNAP eligibility
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration says it is halting all asylum decisions in wake of National Guard shooting.
November 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration says it is halting all asylum decisions in wake of National Guard shooting.
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“This is a new low in the administration’s consistently cold-hearted treatment of people who are already building new lives and enriching the communities where they have made their homes." - Naomi S., VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy on the Trump admin's latest memo:
Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says
The Trump administration plans to review all refugees admitted during the Biden years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“This is a new low in the administration’s consistently cold-hearted treatment of people who are already building new lives and enriching the communities where they have made their homes." - Naomi S., VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy on the Trump admin's latest memo:
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Undocumented immigrants have never been able to access SNAP benefits — and now Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" blocks many lawfully present immigrants from accessing SNAP, too.
Here's what the latest SNAP guidance means for immigrant families ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oYaorg
Here's what the latest SNAP guidance means for immigrant families ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oYaorg
Clarifying Access: What New Federal SNAP Restrictions and Guidance Mean for Immigrant Communities
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline that prevents millions of families from going hungry. The devastating budget bill passed last summer dramatically restricted eligibil...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Undocumented immigrants have never been able to access SNAP benefits — and now Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" blocks many lawfully present immigrants from accessing SNAP, too.
Here's what the latest SNAP guidance means for immigrant families ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oYaorg
Here's what the latest SNAP guidance means for immigrant families ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4oYaorg
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[1] A new proposed rule would allow DHS to deny people green cards based on their past or potential use of federal health or social service programs. childrenthriveaction.org/2025/11/prop...
Proposed “Public Charge” Rule is a Direct Attack on Children in Immigrant Families - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, [email protected] Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, [email protected] Washington, D.C., November 19, 2025—T...
childrenthriveaction.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
[1] A new proposed rule would allow DHS to deny people green cards based on their past or potential use of federal health or social service programs. childrenthriveaction.org/2025/11/prop...
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predatory men are an enormous tax on women’s productivity (and happiness)
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
predatory men are an enormous tax on women’s productivity (and happiness)
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📢 #EdWorkingPapers: How does the surge in US immigration enforcement affect students?
David Figlio and @uozek.bsky.social find that heightened immigration enforcement in 2025 reduced test scores for both US-born and foreign-born Spanish-speaking students.
📄https://buff.ly/ejMnGpY
David Figlio and @uozek.bsky.social find that heightened immigration enforcement in 2025 reduced test scores for both US-born and foreign-born Spanish-speaking students.
📄https://buff.ly/ejMnGpY
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📢 #EdWorkingPapers: How does the surge in US immigration enforcement affect students?
David Figlio and @uozek.bsky.social find that heightened immigration enforcement in 2025 reduced test scores for both US-born and foreign-born Spanish-speaking students.
📄https://buff.ly/ejMnGpY
David Figlio and @uozek.bsky.social find that heightened immigration enforcement in 2025 reduced test scores for both US-born and foreign-born Spanish-speaking students.
📄https://buff.ly/ejMnGpY
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Immigrant parents are scrambling to secure emergency caretakers for their children as deportations increase under President Trump.
Some said guardianship planning has become one of the few things they can control. “It helps me breathe,” said one mother.
Some said guardianship planning has become one of the few things they can control. “It helps me breathe,” said one mother.
As deportation fears rise, immigrant parents ask: Who cares for my kids?
More parents — from the undocumented to U.S. citizens — are rushing to make temporary guardianship arrangements, lawyers said.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Immigrant parents are scrambling to secure emergency caretakers for their children as deportations increase under President Trump.
Some said guardianship planning has become one of the few things they can control. “It helps me breathe,” said one mother.
Some said guardianship planning has become one of the few things they can control. “It helps me breathe,” said one mother.
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Making the Case for Integrating Youth-Participatory Action Research into Research-Practice Partnerships: nnerppextra.rice.edu/resources/ma...
MAKING THE CASE FOR INTEGRATING YOUTH-PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH INTO RESEARCH-PRACTICE PARTNERSHIPS - NNERPP Extra
How can RPPs integrate youth-participatory action research, and why should they? This article explores how and why RPPs can elevate the role of youth to that of co-researchers to improve and…
nnerppextra.rice.edu
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Making the Case for Integrating Youth-Participatory Action Research into Research-Practice Partnerships: nnerppextra.rice.edu/resources/ma...
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Since childhood, @zysaidso.bsky.social has advocated for racial equity in Charlottesville schools.
Yesterday, she was elected to the city's school board.
From seven years ago, our profile of her and the gaping achievement gap in the city's education system:
www.propublica.org/article/char...
Yesterday, she was elected to the city's school board.
From seven years ago, our profile of her and the gaping achievement gap in the city's education system:
www.propublica.org/article/char...
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Since childhood, @zysaidso.bsky.social has advocated for racial equity in Charlottesville schools.
Yesterday, she was elected to the city's school board.
From seven years ago, our profile of her and the gaping achievement gap in the city's education system:
www.propublica.org/article/char...
Yesterday, she was elected to the city's school board.
From seven years ago, our profile of her and the gaping achievement gap in the city's education system:
www.propublica.org/article/char...
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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The US Administration is preparing to issue a new rule restricting employment authorization for asylum-seekers.
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
Trump officials crafting rule to prevent asylum-seekers from getting work permits
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits.
www.cbsnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The US Administration is preparing to issue a new rule restricting employment authorization for asylum-seekers.
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
It's unclear now exactly what form that will take. But @cbsnews.com reported in June that the new policy may indefinitely, categorically ban new work permits for all asylum seekers—>
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"[Chicago mom] Andrea Soria... overheard her 6-year-old whisper to her dolls: 'We have to be good or ICE will get us.'"
apnews.com/article/chic...
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Chicago's children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns
In Chicago, children and families have been traumatized by an immigration enforcement action involving tear gas.
apnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"[Chicago mom] Andrea Soria... overheard her 6-year-old whisper to her dolls: 'We have to be good or ICE will get us.'"
apnews.com/article/chic...
apnews.com/article/chic...
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We're deeply disappointed by the presidential determination for fiscal year 2026 announced today that sets the lowest ever resettlement cap in the history of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
IRC Urges US Administration to Reconsider Decision on Refugee Admissions Cap for Fiscal Year 2026 | The IRC
IRC urges US administration to reconsider decision on refugee admissions cap
www.rescue.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We're deeply disappointed by the presidential determination for fiscal year 2026 announced today that sets the lowest ever resettlement cap in the history of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
Our statement: www.rescue.org/press-releas...
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The Trump administration has officially set the annual refugee ceiling for FY 2026 at 7,500. "The admissions numbers shall primarily be allocated among Afrikaners from South Africa ... and other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands." Link below
October 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Trump administration has officially set the annual refugee ceiling for FY 2026 at 7,500. "The admissions numbers shall primarily be allocated among Afrikaners from South Africa ... and other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands." Link below
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New: Videos show ICE/CBP agents are scanning peoples' faces on the street to verify citizenship. ICE has tool to instantly look up unprecedented number of databases with just a photo
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
ICE and CBP Agents Are Scanning Peoples’ Faces on the Street To Verify Citizenship
Videos on social media show officers from ICE and CBP using facial recognition technology on people in the field. One expert described the practice as “pure dystopian creep.”
www.404media.co
October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
New: Videos show ICE/CBP agents are scanning peoples' faces on the street to verify citizenship. ICE has tool to instantly look up unprecedented number of databases with just a photo
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
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Advocates say some tactics used by officers to target Latinos in Trump’s deportation effort draw from Joe Arpaio’s playbook.
“The model was Maricopa County — the very public, very humiliating, demoralizing approach to the raids, and the cruelty.”
With @azluminaria.org
“The model was Maricopa County — the very public, very humiliating, demoralizing approach to the raids, and the cruelty.”
With @azluminaria.org
This County Was the “Model” for Local Police Carrying Out Immigration Raids. It Ended in Civil Rights Violations.
Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Maricopa County was one of the first testing grounds for ICE’s 287(g) program, which lets local police enforce immigration laws. Many Arizonans say those abuses parallel what...
www.propublica.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Advocates say some tactics used by officers to target Latinos in Trump’s deportation effort draw from Joe Arpaio’s playbook.
“The model was Maricopa County — the very public, very humiliating, demoralizing approach to the raids, and the cruelty.”
With @azluminaria.org
“The model was Maricopa County — the very public, very humiliating, demoralizing approach to the raids, and the cruelty.”
With @azluminaria.org
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The Department of Homeland Security is funneling $10 billion through the Navy to help facilitate the construction of a sprawling network of migrant detention centers across the US in an arrangement aimed at getting the centers built faster. https://cnn.it/4oDFP9W
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security is funneling $10 billion through the Navy to help facilitate the construction of a sprawling network of migrant detention centers across the US in an arrangement aimed at getting the centers built faster. https://cnn.it/4oDFP9W