Articles addressing specific issues relevant to many different areas of law.
Within the last 10 years alone, an estimated 700,000 children – some as young as 6 or 7 – have made the arduous journey across the U.S. border.1 What compels these young individuals to brave such perilous voyages, and what realities await them upon reaching the United States? These children, already within our borders and reliant on Wisconsin-funded programs, need a forward-thinking approach from our court system and policymakers. Providing immigration legal support is crucial for their holistic development, ensuring their safety, security, and smooth integration into American society.
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In 1975, Congress passed landmark legislation known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (“EAHCA”) to address long standing discriminatory practices in education against children with disabilities. At the time of its passage, estimates revealed that approximately 8 million children required special education and 4.25 million of those children were receiving substandard or no schooling at all. Over the course of nearly a half century, Congress has revised the EAHCA multiple times, and the law is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed earlier this year waived required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified retirement plans and IRAs for 2020.
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