Topic: Legal
117 results
Aug 19, 2024
Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.
Aug 19, 2024
For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.
Jun 27, 2024
U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger
Jun 27, 2024
Amidst a fraught U.S. election cycle, asylum seekers are targets for negative political rhetoric and legislation curtailing their access to safety.
Jun 11, 2024
Apr 24, 2024
A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director
Apr 24, 2024
HIAS South Africa’s first director Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov discusses her plan to work alongside the country's Jewish community.
Apr 4, 2024
Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers
Apr 4, 2024
HIAS helps those who have fled persecution seek gain asylum in the U.S. But with a growing asylum backlog, many face long waits in legal limbo.
Mar 4, 2024
The EU Must Provide Future-Proof Solutions for People Displaced from Ukraine
Mar 4, 2024
With temporary protection set to expire on 4 March 2025, EU leadership is urgently needed to ensure millions of people displaced from Ukraine have continued access to rights and inclusion in Europe.
Feb 6, 2024
Greece: Rule of Law Threatened
Feb 6, 2024
The European Commission should take immediate action to address the deterioration of media freedom and the rule of law in Greece and its impact on fundamental rights, 17 human rights and press freedom organizations said in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Jan 23, 2024
Israeli Court Grants Sudanese Asylum Seekers Temporary Status
Jan 23, 2024
The ruling is a significant victory for the asylum seekers, many of whom survivors of trauma in both Sudan and Israel.
Jan 8, 2024
Greek Asylum Case Law Report Issue 2/2023 Released
Jan 8, 2024
The new issue of the Greek Asylum Case Law Report released today provides excerpts from 70 decisions by administrative and civil courts, the Independent Appeals Committees and the Asylum Service and Reception and Identification Service, mainly issued in the second half of 2023.
Dec 22, 2023
Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Asylum Seekers
Dec 22, 2023
Thanks to volunteers, staff members, and supporters, HIAS' legal clients will receive some extra holiday cheer this year.