Press Statements
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Statement on Supreme Court’s June 2022 Immigration Decisions
Advocates for Youth believes that undocumented young people and families deserve better and we will not stop working alongside our youth activists to advocate for justice for detainees.
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Young People Nationwide Call On Senators to Pass the Equality Act
Over 40 student groups representing nearly 500 students across 18 different states sign letter in support of the Equality Act
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Mourning Victims of the Shooting in Buffalo
We must stop the radicalization of young white men, stoked by racist rhetoric. Young people are working for justice and for a time when everyone can live free from violence…
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Statement on Leaked Alito Opinion Draft in Dobbs
We will continue to fight the restrictions and to center the needs of young people, particularly youth of color, gender expansive youth and youth from low income communities. We will…
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Job Opening: Content Coordinator for Social Media and Website
Advocates for Youth is seeking a Content Coordinator for Social Media and Website. The Content Coordinator will work with the Communications team to ensure that Advocates’ website and digital channe…
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Students Build Power to Overcome Abortion Barriers with “Abortion on Campus” Campaign
New York, NY — As state lawmakers across the country move forward with dangerous abortion bans and restrictions, Generation Z is mobilizing to ensure abortion remains accessible in their local…
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Statement on the Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Advocates for Youth welcomes the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson is exceptionally qualified and we look forward to her service on the…