Topic: Advocacy

Mar 23, 2018

As the Trump Administration welcomes an historically low number of refugees into the United States, a coalition of over 30 Jewish congregations and organizations gathered on Thursday, March 22 for a community-wide show of support for refugees.

Mar 21, 2018

The restrictions on asylum appear to be part of the wider drawback on humanitarian and legal protections for the most vulnerable among us.

Feb 1, 2018

HIAS Statement on TPS Extension for Syria Feb 01, 2018 SILVER SPRING, Md.—On Wednesday, January 31, the Trump Administration decided to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 6,900 Syrians. TPS is a humanitarian immigration status extended to foreign nationals present in the United States at the time of civil war or natural disasters in their […]

Jan 30, 2018

HIAS Calls for Greater Transparency on Additional Refugee Vetting Measures Jan 30, 2018 SILVER SPRING, Md.—On Monday, January 29, the Department of Homeland Security announced “additional security enhancements and recommendations to strengthen the integrity of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.” The new measures follow the completion of a 90-day review of 11 “high-risk” countries identified […]

Jan 29, 2018

A year after President Trump's first ban on refugees from entering the United States, activists in Washington, D.C. and New York City took to the streets to protest against discriminatory policies.

Jan 18, 2018

Without Congressional action, those protected and affected by DACA will continue to live in fear.

Jan 9, 2018

“These folks have, without a doubt, contributed to the success of the United States.”

Dec 27, 2017

With an administration intent on completely shutting refugee resettlement down, Congressional support for refugees is more important than ever.

Dec 4, 2017

This weekend, the Trump Administration abruptly announced its decision to walk away from the Global Compact on Migration.

Dec 4, 2017

HIAS Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawal from Global Migration Pact Dec 04, 2017 SILVER SPRING, Md—The Trump Administration announced this weekend the end of the United States’ participation in The Global Compact on Migration, citing inconsistencies between U.S. immigration and refugee policies and provisions in the New York Declaration on Refugees and Migrants. The Declaration, […]