Vision of Welcome: Refugee Policy and the Midterm Elections

Two years after the 2024 election, immigration remains one of the most polarizing issues in public life, and for people seeking safety, the stakes are not abstract. This midterm cycle will help determine what refugee admissions look like going forward, and how secure refugees already in the United States can feel in their new home. This is an opportunity for us to use our voices and our votes to say what kind of country and world we want to build.  

Join us one week before voters head to the polls for a conversation about where refugee policy stands today, what our vision for a culture of welcome looks like, and how the midterms can help us get one step closer. 

Moderated by Rabbi Sarah Bassin, Rabbi in Residence, HIAS, the discussion will feature: 

• Dr. Beth Oppenheim, President and Chief Executive Officer, HIAS 

• Haris Tarin, Vice President, Policy and Programming, Muslim Public Affairs Council