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Dec 8, 2017

As Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, Federal Courts Hear Appeals

Dec 8, 2017

As Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, Federal Courts Hear Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Ninth Circuits heard oral arguments in two challenges to the Trump Administration's latest travel ban this week.

Dec 8, 2017

New Refugee-Themed Children’s Book Raises Awareness and Empathy

Dec 8, 2017

New Refugee-Themed Children’s Book Raises Awareness and Empathy U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Ninth Circuits heard oral arguments in two challenges to the Trump Administration's latest travel ban this week.

Dec 7, 2017

Israel’s Latest Measures Against African Asylum Seekers Face Renewed Opposition

Dec 7, 2017

Israel’s Latest Measures Against African Asylum Seekers Face Renewed Opposition “There has always been a campaign of social and political marginalization on the part of the Israeli government,” explained Sivan Carmel, country director for HIAS Israel, “but this is an escalation.”

Dec 5, 2017

WATCH: New Documentary Follows Refugees in Ukraine

Dec 5, 2017

WATCH: New Documentary Follows Refugees in Ukraine “There has always been a campaign of social and political marginalization on the part of the Israeli government,” explained Sivan Carmel, country director for HIAS Israel, “but this is an escalation.”

Dec 4, 2017

The Trump Administration Just Quit the Global Migration Pact

Dec 4, 2017

The Trump Administration Just Quit the Global Migration Pact This weekend, the Trump Administration abruptly announced its decision to walk away from the Global Compact on Migration.

Dec 1, 2017

Why We Welcomed Refugees into Our Home on Thanksgiving

Dec 1, 2017

Why We Welcomed Refugees into Our Home on Thanksgiving Hearing of their experiences brought home the many reasons we have to be truly thankful; for our freedoms, for our opportunities, for the comforts we enjoy.

Nov 27, 2017

Interfaith Groups Welcome Afghan Refugee Family to Delaware

Nov 27, 2017

Interfaith Groups Welcome Afghan Refugee Family to Delaware “Whether it’s a single congregation or multiple congregations, when you can say ‘this is my family now, and I will do everything I would do as if I was helping my own family member,’ that level of responsibility lasts over time.”

Nov 22, 2017

SLIDESHOW: Refugees Get a Taste of America at First Thanksgiving Dinners

Nov 22, 2017

SLIDESHOW: Refugees Get a Taste of America at First Thanksgiving Dinners Across the country, newly arrived refugees are celebrating their first Thanksgiving and learning about American culture with the help of volunteers and community members.

Nov 15, 2017

JFS & HIAS Leaders Discuss New Lawsuit Against Refugee Ban 3.0

Nov 15, 2017

JFS & HIAS Leaders Discuss New Lawsuit Against Refugee Ban 3.0 "The president is making every effort to implement a campaign promise that's un-American and unconstitutional."

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