Topic: Legal
112 results
Oct 10, 2023
Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees
Oct 10, 2023
With a record 110 million people forcibly displaced, it is vital that everyday Americans help refugees find welcome and safety in their communities.
Sep 5, 2023
Eritrean Asylum Seekers Face “Instability and Uncertainty” in Israel
Sep 5, 2023
Following weekend clashes between Eritrean asylum seekers and the police, HIAS Israel Country Director Sivan Carmel appeared on CNN to provide context for and discuss the implications of the event.
Sep 1, 2023
HIAS Statement on Amicus Brief Seeking Due Process for Immigrants in Removal Proceedings
Sep 1, 2023
HIAS has been joined by 11 other immigration legal services organizations around the country in submitting an amicus brief to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), advocating for due process protections on behalf of noncitizens facing deportation.
Aug 9, 2023
European Court of Human Rights Grants Interim Measures to Afghan Family in Legal Limbo
Aug 9, 2023
HIAS Greece welcomes the Court's decision but expresses its deep concern for Greece's continuous rejection of asylum applications.
Jul 25, 2023
HIAS Praises Federal Judge’s Ruling on Asylum Restrictions
Jul 25, 2023
HIAS welcomes today’s decision from a federal judge in San Francisco vacating the Biden administration’s “asylum ban.”
May 23, 2023
Hetfield Calls for Immigration Reform at U.S. House Hearing
May 23, 2023
In a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement on Tuesday, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield said that comprehensive immigration reform is the only way to respect the rights of asylum seekers by creating safe, orderly and humane processes, while also meeting demands for border security.
May 23, 2023
Greece Election: How Will the Results Affect Refugees?
May 23, 2023
HIAS Greece Country Director Vassilis Kerasiotis discusses the potential impact of Kyriakos Mitsotakis' victory on refugees and HIAS’ work in the country.
May 23, 2023
HIAS CEO Hetfield Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Before House Judiciary Committee
May 23, 2023
Statement of HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield after testifying before the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement
May 8, 2023
HIAS Opposes Secure the Border Act of 2023
May 8, 2023
HIAS is calling on the House of Representatives to reject H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which lawmakers are expected to debate and vote on this week.