New blog on my site @immigrantednext.bsky.social please share! www.immigrantednextsophiarodriguezphd.com/post/at-what...

Breaking News: The Trump administration took its most aggressive steps to dismantle the Education Department by breaking away key programs for disabled students and the enforcement of civil rights laws in schools.

Trump Breaks Up Education Dept., Prompting Worries Over Civil Rights

Special education programs and the civil rights office will be moved out of the Education Department, the most aggressive move yet by the Trump administration to dismantle the agency.

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Adam Gamoran@agamoran.bsky.social · 6mo ago

For more on Sophia Rodriguez’s scholarship, see: wtgrantfoundation.org/grants/welco...

In today’s @nytimes.com, @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social Scholar Sophia Rodriguez draws on her research to call out the harm done to children by ICE and CPB aggressive actions.

Children Thrive Action Network@letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 6mo ago

CTAN member Dr. Sophia Rodriguez of NYU writes in @nytopinion.nytimes.com: ICE presence and violence is terrorizing children. For the sake of our kids, this must stop! #Iceoutnow @sorophd.bsky.social

Enforcement-related trauma has long-term effects on the outcomes and opportunities of children in immigrant families. "For the sake of our kids, this must stop." We're proud of grantee @sorophd.bsky.social for speaking out today: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...

Opinion | ICE in America: Dread and Danger

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Listening to oral arguments re Trump v Barbara, what’s at stake are our children’s futures. I had the chance to comment from my research evidence on NPR here: SCOTUS, birthright citizenship and what’s a stake for education here: www.npr.org/2026/03/30/n...

How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access

All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.

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For nearly three months, the U.S. has largely blocked oil shipments from reaching Cuba, leaving an already struggling economy in a state of crisis. We spoke with Cubans how the fuel shortages and blockade have upended their lives. nyti.ms/4bVnLDo

"Mass immigration is good, socially and economically; is the single most significant factor in America’s current position as the global locus of commerce and culture; we’ve been lucky to have it; and we should want more," writes @felipedlh.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2080...

This Is a Historic Opportunity for Democrats to Get Immigration Right

As the public turns against Trump and the Republicans on immigration, the Democrats can seize the moment with a new, positive vision. Here’s what that might look like.

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ICE is now inside U.S. airports. A “temporary” fix for TSA shortages or a shift toward immigration enforcement in travel spaces? Know Your Rights: • No passport needed for domestic flights • You can remain silent • Ask: “Am I free to go?” Read more: bit.ly/3NRNuok #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks

CLASP's @wendydcervantes.bsky.social @nytimes.com on the importance of providing an education to all children--including those from immigrant families. That's why birthright citizenship and Plyler v Doe are so important. @scotusblog.com www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/o...

[6] "When you add this potential end to birthright citizenship, you create larger numbers of communities who are living in fear," said Rodriguez for NPR. (2/2)

[5] Dr. @sorophd.bsky.social of NYU, who has been studying the impact of immigration operations on school attendance, says immigrant families are reporting feeling "constant fear, anxiety, and stress" about sending their kids to school. (1/2)

Excellent round up of comments from this interview! @npr.org & thanks to @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social for supporting my research

Children Thrive Action Network@letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 4mo ago

[1] Birthright citizenship goes to the Supreme Court this week! Ending birthright citizenship would have devastating consequences on generations of children and families. www.npr.org/2026/03/30/n...

Excellent round up of comments from this interview! @npr.org & thanks to @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social for supporting my research!

Children Thrive Action Network@letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 4mo ago

[1] Birthright citizenship goes to the Supreme Court this week! Ending birthright citizenship would have devastating consequences on generations of children and families. www.npr.org/2026/03/30/n...

Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man: Experts say Elk v. Wilkins ruling has no bearing on whether children of immigrants without permanent legal status can be denied birthright citizenship. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man

Experts on Native American law say the Elk v. Wilkins ruling has no bearing on whether the children of immigrants without permanent legal status can be denied birthright citizenship.

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My OP Ed: ICE operations cause deep psychological trauma for students, declining enrollment and diminishing job paths hechingerreport.org/opinion-ice-...

OPINION: ICE operations cause deep psychological trauma for students, declining enrollment and diminishing job paths - The Hechinger Report

Over the past few months, urban, suburban and rural communities have experienced a surge in ICE presence, arrests and deportations — affecting thousands of school-age children. It is crucial that we d...

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I shared my research w/ the House Judiciary subcommittee regarding the importance of protecting Plyler. The ranking member @scanlon.house.gov was receptive research, & submitted mine along w/others for the record. In a very serendipitous week, I had the chance to meet her at a recent book talk 🙏💪🏽😍

@orlandosentinel.com article on the current impacts of ICE. Thanks for interviewing me! www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/03/08/n...

‘Not going anymore’: Immigration enforcement hits Florida school enrollment, attendance

The “chilling effects” of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has led to declining enrollment and more absences, officials say.

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It’s been busy a few weeks, but I found out that my little book won its first award. Very grateful to be honored among the other awardees and for the award that honors the amazing scholarship of Luis Moll- centered equity and justice.. 🙏🫶🏽🖤 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

Appreciate the support!! 🙏🙏💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

William T. Grant Foundation@wtgrantfdn.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Enforcement-related trauma has long-term effects on the outcomes and opportunities of children in immigrant families. "For the sake of our kids, this must stop." We're proud of grantee @sorophd.bsky.social for speaking out today: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...

CTAN member Dr. Sophia Rodriguez of NYU writes in @nytopinion.nytimes.com: ICE presence and violence is terrorizing children. For the sake of our kids, this must stop! #Iceoutnow @sorophd.bsky.social

I wrote this months ago as ground was shifting. I analyze anti-immigrant education leg, discuss their inclusionary/exclusionary impacts, and share empirical evidence of how educators and kids are experiencing the chilling effects, and hope it is of use. steinhardt.nyu.edu/ihdsc/polici...

Looking forward to this talk in a few weeks! @sashelton.bsky.social @uncchapelhill.bsky.social

Happy to finally share this piece with my brilliant co-author! At a time when immigrants are constantly under threat, we call for folks to exploit racialization. #immigranted #immigrantednext this link should be free but email me if you need a copy. 💪🏽🙏🫶🏽🖤 journals.sagepub.com/eprint/ZNFDQ...

A Call for New Frameworks to Capture Latinx Immigrant Young Adults’ Racialized Educational Experiences in the United States - Sophia Rodriguez, Carolina Valdivia, 2025

This article assesses the literature on immigrant assimilation frequently used to explain the educational experiences and trajectories of immigrant young adults...

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There will now be 10,000 new ICE agents & 100,000 new detention beds--and few safeguards protecting people from constitutional violations by the feds. Time for states to pass laws allowing people to sue fed agents. Read about it these "converse-1983" statutes here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

New blog up from in my series in my research lab from Rita Kamani-Renedo discusses ethnic studies and pedagogy that enables immigrant youth to see themselves in their schools. Check it out! www.immigrantednextsophiarodriguezphd.com/post/ethnic-... @immigrantednext.bsky.social #immigrantednext

Thanks for sharing the important work that districts are doing to support immigrant youth and families. I share my perspective here: calmatters.org/education/20....

How LA Unified is trying to protect immigrant families during Trump's pervasive crackdown

LA Unified offers financial help and legal advice to immigrant families, among other services. The district has emerged as a national model.

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UNHCR official warns that the 1951 refugee convention is increasingly under threat “I am not exaggerating when I say that the institution of the asylum worldwide is under more threat now than it has ever been,” said Ruvendrini Menikdiwela at UNHCR in Geneva apnews.com/article/asyl...

UNHCR official warns that the 1951 refugee convention is increasingly under threat

The U.N. refugee agency says that governments around the world are increasingly undermining the global convention on refugees and asylum-seekers even threatening its very existence.

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My new piece in @brookings.edu www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

What harsh immigration policies mean for students, families, and schools | Brookings

Research shows immigrant students’ right to education faces new threats from state laws and federal policies.

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Grateful for @brookings.edu amazing team for support w/this piece. Things are heavy but building awareness, supporting educators & community-based organizers is critical. I write about the impact of state and federal policies on local communities & what we can do. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...