Topic: Advocacy

Feb 25, 2025

HIAS applauds today’s court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), a significant victory in restoring the moral imperative of welcoming displaced people to the United States.

Feb 21, 2025

The latest updates from HIAS' ongoing coverage of the Trump administration's policies on refugee rights.

Feb 14, 2025

This week, HIAS joined two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions on migration. Plus: Guantanamo, sanctuary cities, and more.

Feb 14, 2025

HIAS is encouraged by the decision of a federal district court in Washington, D.C., to issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) provisionally halting the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid

Feb 12, 2025

HIAS is proud to join several other global humanitarian and development organizations and companies in a lawsuit seeking to stop the freeze on U.S. foreign assistance programs.  

Feb 10, 2025

HIAS joins national and local refugee-serving agencies and nine individuals filed Pacito v. Trump, the first lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order (EO) suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program (USRAP).

Feb 10, 2025

HIAS joins the first lawsuit challenging President Trump's EO suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

Feb 7, 2025

The dismantling of USAID, the termination of TPS for Venezuelans, and other news about migrants and refugees under the second Trump administration.

Feb 4, 2025

More than 600 Jewish clergy across the United States have come together to condemn policies passed by the Trump administration that target migrants.

Jan 31, 2025

Learn about executive orders and legislation affecting immigration, asylum, and refugee rights in the early days of President Trump's second term.