Topic: Asylum

232 results

Sep 30, 2024

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes

Sep 30, 2024

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes The White House doubled down on its asylum ban rule, keeping safety even farther out of reach for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer The debate about immigration this election system lacks nuance and balance. Americans deserve better.

Aug 19, 2024

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.

Aug 19, 2024

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots help passengers board an aircraft during the evacuation of Afghanistan. | Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. | HIAS For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

Jul 19, 2024

Deep Dive: Immigration, Asylum, and the U.S. Election

Jul 19, 2024

Deep Dive: Immigration, Asylum, and the U.S. Election The truth about issues related to immigration, asylum, and refugees that affect the 2024 election.

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger Amidst a fraught U.S. election cycle, asylum seekers are targets for negative political rhetoric and legislation curtailing their access to safety.

Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million

Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of displaced people ever recorded — 120 million — a staggering figure that has doubled over the last decade.

Jun 4, 2024

HIAS Decries Shutdown at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Jun 4, 2024

HIAS Decries Shutdown at the U.S.-Mexico Border HIAS decries the executive order introduced today by the Biden Administration, which would effectively seal the U.S.-Mexico border to people seeking safety.

May 7, 2024

Empowering Resilience in Israel During Wartime 

May 7, 2024

Empowering Resilience in Israel During Wartime  Since the October 7 attacks and subsequent war, HIAS Israel Emergency Response has supported the most vulnerable communities in Israel.

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