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Dec 5, 2017

WATCH: New Documentary Follows Refugees in Ukraine

HIAS' partner agency, Right to Protection, released a new documentary video retelling the stories of four refugees.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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