More than 250 Organizations Urge the House to Prioritize Children’s Safety in FY26 DHS Appropriations Vote
March 5, 2026
The Coalition on Human Needs Speaks Out Against the Trump Administration’s Attack on the Southern Poverty Law Center
Deborah Weinstein,
April 23, 2026
Statement by CHN
The SPLC has documented and fought against hatred and violence, and has been attacked because of its principled work.
CHN to the Senate: Oppose Budget Resolution That Paves Way for Additional Funding for ICE and CBP
Meredith Dodson,
April 22, 2026
Letter to Congress
The Coalition on Human Needs sent this letter to every Senate office on April 22, 2026, opposing the FY 2026 budget resolution, and any vehicle that paves the way for additional funding for ICE and federal immigration enforcement and detention. CHN also opposes any amendments that attack basic needs programs or further jeopardize the health and safety of immigrant communities. At a time when so many in communities across the country are struggling with rising costs of living, we urge Congress to reject attempts to fast-track additional funds for ICE and CBP while cutting programs that help people meet their basic needs.
Marching to Free Children & Families: A Peace Walk in Solidarity with Families Detained in ICE Custody
Trudy Taylor Smith, Esq.,
April 22, 2026
Blog post by CDF, a member of CHN
"Our march was an action, a spiritual practice, a grief ritual, a block party, and a walking love letter to our communities all at once."
Stop Funding Violence: Human Needs Advocates Tell Congress to Halt DHS Expansion
CHN Staff,
April 22, 2026
A broad coalition of labor unions, child welfare advocates, faith groups, anti-violence organizations, and human needs organizations are calling on Congress to reject additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement.
NILC President Kica Matos Named to TIME’s Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
Deborah Weinstein,
April 20, 2026
The Coalition on Human Needs joins in celebrating Kica Matos, President of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), on her selection as one of Time magazine's Time100 most influential people in the world.
