Topic: Advocacy
293 results
Dec 16, 2020
Actor Mandy Patinkin Tells HIAS Assembly What Refugees Have Taught Him
Dec 16, 2020
Actors and activists Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody spoke to the Jews For Refugees Assembly about their experiences meeting refugees and the need to welcome them to the United States once again.
Nov 13, 2020
Senator Cardin Hopeful for Change on Immigration, Refugee Resettlement
Nov 13, 2020
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) told an audience of more than 350 on a HIAS-hosted post-election briefing call that he is confident the incoming Biden administration will set a new course, and restore refugee resettlement and repair America’s broken asylum system.
Oct 28, 2020
Arguments Heard in HIAS v. Trump Appeal
Oct 28, 2020
HIAS argued in federal court on Oct. 27 that an injunction against President Trump's executive order giving states and local governments the power to block the resettlement of refugees should remain in effect.
Oct 20, 2020
Action Call: Election 2020
Oct 20, 2020
The future of refugee resettlement and asylum hinge on the positions of the leaders we elect in November.
Oct 8, 2020
Presidential Intent, But No Declaration: What Now for U.S. Refugee Admissions?
Oct 8, 2020
The announcement of the new unofficial refugee admissions cap of 15,000 brought up many questions that have still not been answered.
Oct 5, 2020
Attorney General’s Decision Makes Matters Worse for Asylum Seekers
Oct 5, 2020
A policy from the U.S. Attorney General makes it harder for asylum seekers to win their cases.
Oct 1, 2020
Casting Off Sins at an ICE Detention Center
Oct 1, 2020
Protesting human rights abuses at the Irwin Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia.
Sep 24, 2020
Refugees Succeed, and In Turn Inspire Those Who Help Them
Sep 24, 2020
Despite these tough times, there are still stories of hope and resilience that bolster refugees and inspire those helping them.
Sep 23, 2020
Path to Genocide: An Exhibit on the Rohingya Explained
Sep 23, 2020
A new exhibit tells stories of the Rohingya, and how they went from citizens to outsiders to victims of genocide.
Sep 18, 2020
When You Say ‘Never Again,’ Remember the Rohingya
Sep 18, 2020
We invite the entire American-Jewish community to commit to acting in 5781 to support the Rohingya people.