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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."

Nov 13, 2017

HIAS & JFS Partners File Suit to Stop Trump Administration’s Refugee Restrictions

Nov 13, 2017

HIAS & JFS Partners File Suit to Stop Trump Administration’s Refugee Restrictions “Remembering our past, we know this is the time we must unequivocally stand with vulnerable refugees,” said Rabbi Will Berkovitz, CEO of JFS Seattle.

Nov 8, 2017

Two Former Refugees Won Elections Last Night

Nov 8, 2017

Two Former Refugees Won Elections Last Night Their winning campaigns represent the immense contributions of refugees who are welcomed to this country after fleeing violence and persecution.

Nov 7, 2017

What Ending TPS Could Mean for More Than 300,000 People

Nov 7, 2017

What Ending TPS Could Mean for More Than 300,000 People In addition to Nicaragua and Honduras, 261,220 TPS recipients from eight other countries have their designation up for renewal in the next two calendar years.

Nov 2, 2017

Former Immigration Service Director: Trump’s Refugee Policy is Baseless

Nov 2, 2017

Former Immigration Service Director: Trump’s Refugee Policy is Baseless "Welcoming those facing persecution is woven into the fabric of who we are as Americans."

Nov 1, 2017

HIAS Greece Wins Release of Three Detained Syrians on Lesvos

Nov 1, 2017

HIAS Greece Wins Release of Three Detained Syrians on Lesvos “This decision reinforces the fundamental rights of asylum seekers to challenge their detention by Greek authorities,” said Vassilis Kerasiotis, country director for HIAS Greece.

Oct 31, 2017

The End of Temporary Protected Status?

Oct 31, 2017

The End of Temporary Protected Status? The Trump administration recently hinted that it is planning to phase out Temporary Protected Status, potentially affecting 330,000 individuals who have lived in the U.S. for years.

Oct 31, 2017

HIAS Joins National Jewish Letter Advocating for Passage of DREAM Act

Oct 31, 2017

HIAS Joins National Jewish Letter Advocating for Passage of DREAM Act The Trump administration recently hinted that it is planning to phase out Temporary Protected Status, potentially affecting 330,000 individuals who have lived in the U.S. for years.

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