Topic: Asylum
234 results
Jan 27, 2021
HIAS Report Maps Process for Ending MPP, the “Humanitarian Disaster”
Jan 27, 2021
A new HIAS report, “Roadmap to Recovery: A Path Forward after the Remain in Mexico Program” offers comprehensive recommendations on how to end and dismantle MPP. The executive summary of the report was recently shared with the Biden transition team.
Jan 21, 2021
Hard Work Ahead to Repair Broken U.S. Asylum System
Jan 21, 2021
As the Biden administration prepares to undo the damage done to the immigration system, it will be under pressure to work quickly but it will be hampered by complex issues regarding asylum policies and regulations.
Jan 20, 2021
HIAS Applauds President Biden’s Quick Actions on Immigration
Jan 20, 2021
HIAS Applauds President Biden’s Quick Actions on Immigration Jan 20, 2021 WASHINGTON — Shortly after taking office this afternoon, President Biden signed an executive order repealing the Trump administration’s travel bans, which barred people from many African and Muslim-majority countries from coming to the United States. The Biden administration also sent a sweeping immigration bill to […]
Jan 20, 2021
The Work Ahead: What’s Next For The New Administration
Jan 20, 2021
The start of the Biden administration offers new hope for refugees and asylum seekers, but repairing the immigration system will take time and immense effort.
Dec 22, 2020
2020 Year In Review: A Global Pandemic Met with Resilience
Dec 22, 2020
2020 will undoubtedly be a year that many people will want to forget. But despite the unparalleled challenges of 2020, HIAS has been able to not only pivot to online programs and services but actually extend its reach to more clients. HIAS helped more than 1.17 million people this year, the highest number in the organization’s history.
Dec 9, 2020
Opinion: A Biden Appointee Who Carries the Jewish Story Itself
Dec 9, 2020
In an op-ed originally published in New York Jewish Week, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield, writes about how former HIAS Board Member Alejandro Mayorkas, nominated to lead the Dept. of Homeland Security, is uniquely suited to lead the department and restore respect for human rights.
Nov 25, 2020
A New Holiday In a New Country: Refugees Celebrate Their First Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2020
Sofia and Julio both arrived with their families in the United States this year, and they're looking forward to their first taste of this quintessentially American holiday.
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.
Nov 7, 2020
Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden
Nov 7, 2020
After a tense nationwide wait since Election Day, HIAS congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Nov 6, 2020
Seeking Asylum, Saving a Baby
Nov 6, 2020
Lina and Hank, asylum seekers in Matamoros, Mexico, needed to go to the U.S. for their baby's birth which required surgery not available in Mexico.