Topic: Legal Protection

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Sep 16, 2026

Beyond Refugee Resettlement: Building a Future in a New Country

Pedro*, a refugee from Venezuela, shows off the car HIAS helped him purchase so he can get to his job in Philadelphia and support his family. HIAS helps refugees beyond initial resettlement as they rebuild their lives in the U.S. HIAS’ support for refugees extends beyond initial resettlement, helping newcomers navigate transportation, housing, employment, and legal needs.

Pedro*, a refugee from Venezuela, shows off the car HIAS helped him purchase so he can get to his job in Philadelphia and support his family. HIAS helps refugees beyond initial resettlement as they rebuild their lives in the U.S.

Aug 19, 2026

HIAS Statement on New Lawsuit Challenging Interim Final Rule on Asylum Referrals to Immigration Court Without Interview 

HIAS Statement on New Lawsuit Challenging Interim Final Rule on Asylum Referrals to Immigration Court Without Interview  HIAS is a plaintiff in a new lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule that allows asylum seekers to be sent to immigration court without first having an opportunity to participate in an asylum interview.

HIAS Statement on New Lawsuit Challenging Interim Final Rule on Asylum Referrals to Immigration Court Without Interview 

Aug 7, 2026

Asylum Seekers in Israel: What You Need to Know

HIAS Israel leads a food distribution for African asylum seekers in Tel Aviv impacted by the war on February 14, 2024 (AG for HIAS). Israel hosts approximately 60,000 displaced people from Sudan, Eritrea, Ukraine, and Russia. Learn how HIAS Israel supports asylum seekers.

HIAS Israel leads a food distribution for African asylum seekers in Tel Aviv impacted by the war on February 14, 2024 (AG for HIAS).

Aug 3, 2026

Significant Legal Victory for Sudanese Asylum Seekers in Israel

Significant Legal Victory for Sudanese Asylum Seekers in Israel The Israeli Ministry of Interior will grant Temporary Residency to Sudanese asylum seekers who submitted their applications by June 7, 2025.

Significant Legal Victory for Sudanese Asylum Seekers in Israel

Jul 27, 2026

HIAS Denounces Rule Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum

HIAS Denounces Rule Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum HIAS condemns the interim final rule U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) intends to publish tomorrow that would allow the agency to send asylum applicants into immigration court without first giving them an interview with an asylum officer.

HIAS Denounces Rule Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum

Jul 10, 2026

HIAS Greece Wins Compensation for Falsely Accused Refugee Youth

Ali is one of three young Afghan refugees HIAS Greece helped win compensation for being wrongfully imprisoned for years as a minor. (Courtesy of Ali) Learn how HIAS Greece helped win compensation for three young Afghan refugees who were wrongfully imprisoned for years.

Ali is one of three young Afghan refugees HIAS Greece helped win compensation for being wrongfully imprisoned for years as a minor. (Courtesy of Ali)

Jun 30, 2026

HIAS Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

HIAS Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship HIAS welcomes today's 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara, which reaffirms a fundamental constitutional promise: that children born in the United States are citizens of the United States.

HIAS Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship

Jun 25, 2026

Refugee and Unaccompanied Minor Acquitted of Smuggling and Illegal Entry

Refugee and Unaccompanied Minor Acquitted of Smuggling and Illegal Entry HIAS Greece successfully represented an unaccompanied minor from Sudan, before the Three-Member Juvenile Court of Chania, which acquitted the refugee of all charges, including smuggling and illegal entry.

Refugee and Unaccompanied Minor Acquitted of Smuggling and Illegal Entry

Jun 25, 2026

HIAS Condemns Supreme Court Decision Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum 

HIAS Condemns Supreme Court Decision Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum  HIAS condemns the Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado which allows the U.S. to undermine the right to seek asylum at the border.

HIAS Condemns Supreme Court Decision Undermining the Right to Seek Asylum 

Jun 16, 2026

Inspiring Refugees to Know for World Refugee Day

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS) This World Refugee Day, get to know five incredible displaced people who are rebuilding their lives against all odds.

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS)

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