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Dec 21, 2017
Fighting the Ban: JFS v. Trump Has its Day in Court
Dec 21, 2017
U.S. District Judge James Robart, who was one of the first judges to rule against the first executive order from January, said he would decide before Christmas whether to block the current ban on refugees.
Dec 18, 2017
Refugee AmeriCorps Volunteers Deepen Impact
Dec 18, 2017
“I want refugees and immigrants to be welcomed—that’s the impact that I want to have here in America. Everybody is welcomed.”
Dec 15, 2017
SLIDESHOW: Hanukkah Events Raise Awareness for Refugees
Dec 15, 2017
To celebrate light in the darkness. To rededicate ourselves to building a better world.
Dec 13, 2017
Transitioning to a Government-Run Refugee and Migrant Response in Greece
Dec 13, 2017
To celebrate light in the darkness. To rededicate ourselves to building a better world.
Dec 8, 2017
As Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, Federal Courts Hear Appeals
Dec 8, 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Ninth Circuits heard oral arguments in two challenges to the Trump Administration's latest travel ban this week.
Dec 8, 2017
New Refugee-Themed Children’s Book Raises Awareness and Empathy
Dec 8, 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Ninth Circuits heard oral arguments in two challenges to the Trump Administration's latest travel ban this week.
Dec 7, 2017
Israel’s Latest Measures Against African Asylum Seekers Face Renewed Opposition
Dec 7, 2017
“There has always been a campaign of social and political marginalization on the part of the Israeli government,” explained Sivan Carmel, country director for HIAS Israel, “but this is an escalation.”
Dec 5, 2017
WATCH: New Documentary Follows Refugees in Ukraine
Dec 5, 2017
“There has always been a campaign of social and political marginalization on the part of the Israeli government,” explained Sivan Carmel, country director for HIAS Israel, “but this is an escalation.”
Dec 4, 2017
The Trump Administration Just Quit the Global Migration Pact
Dec 4, 2017
This weekend, the Trump Administration abruptly announced its decision to walk away from the Global Compact on Migration.
Dec 1, 2017
Why We Welcomed Refugees into Our Home on Thanksgiving
Dec 1, 2017
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.