Jul 18, 2025
Protesters display placards during the Jewish Rally for Refugees in New York on February 12, 2017, to protest President Donald Trump’s Executive Order suspending the U.S. refugee admissions program. On day one of his second term, President Trump once again suspended the program. (Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images)
Since taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump has issued hundreds of executive actions, memoranda, and proclamations, many of which pertain directly to immigration, asylum, and refugee resettlement. These actions, along accompanying legislation and judicial decisions, are poised to reshape United States policy and have repercussions worldwide.
This page presents a compendium of stories, statements, and resources related to the Trump administration’s changes to refugee rights — as well as ways you can take action.
Statements
Jul 01, 2025
Senate-Passed Spending Bill Is Disastrous to Refugee and Immigrant Communities
Jun 04, 2025
HIAS Responds to Trump Administration’s Travel Ban Announcement
Jun 04, 2025
In the Wake of the Boulder Attack, HIAS Stands in Solidarity
May 30, 2025
HIAS Alarmed by SCOTUS Humanitarian Parole Ruling
May 23, 2025
HIAS Condemns Deportation of Immigrants to South Sudan
May 06, 2025
U.S. Government Ordered to Comply with Court Orders in Refugee Ban Lawsuit or Face Sanctions
Apr 18, 2025
HIAS Dismayed by Detention of Immigrants in El Salvador
Apr 16, 2025
HIAS Joins Jewish Organizations in Statement on the Misuse of Accusations of Antisemitism
Apr 10, 2025
HIAS Decries Usage of Alien Enemies Act of 1798
Feb 25, 2025
HIAS Welcomes Decision in Emergency Hearing on Foreign Aid Suspension
Feb 25, 2025
HIAS Applauds Federal Court’s Ruling Blocking Suspension of Refugee Program
Apr 27, 2023
HIAS Welcomes Expanded Resettlement, Criticizes Administration Border Restrictions
Feb 12, 2025
HIAS Joins Lawsuit Challenging Halt in Foreign Assistance Funding
Feb 10, 2025
New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Suspension of Refugee Resettlement Program and Freeze of Refugee Funding
Feb 10, 2025
HIAS Joins Litigation to Stand Up for Refugees
Jan 25, 2025
HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies
Jan 20, 2025
Standing With Refugees — HIAS Responds to Day One of the Trump Administration
Resources and Publications
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Action Guide for Congregations and Communities
People and communities of faith have a unique, powerful, and morally resonant role to play in advocating against unjust policies that target immigrants, mobilizing support for our neighbors, and protecting our communities. This Action Guide provides a selection of possible ways for committed groups of individuals and congregations to explore how they can stand in solidarity with vulnerable communities and respond to unjust policies.
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This explainer provides an overview of how the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) admits, resettles, and integrates refugees in the United States, and the role refugee resettlement agencies like HIAS play in this program.
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Never has your support been needed more than right nowWill you stand with refugees?
The U.S. government has decided to abruptly suspend critical assistance to vulnerable people around the world. As Jews and humanitarians, we will never turn our backs on refugees, even if the U.S. government has.