Topic: Legal
114 results
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.
May 1, 2023
Memorial Fund Benefits Legal Programs for Displaced People in U.S.
May 1, 2023
The Terry Dudnick Taffer Memorial Fund, established by the family of Terry Taffer a year after her unexpected passing, will benefit HIAS’ legal protection programs in the United States.
Apr 27, 2023
HIAS Welcomes Expanded Resettlement, Criticizes Administration Border Restrictions
Apr 27, 2023
In preparation for May 11, when the Biden Administration will finally end the Trump administration’s policy of expelling asylum seekers under the pretext of a public health measure known as Title 42, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State today announced what they described as “regional migration management measures.”
Mar 27, 2023
Over 5,000 Asylum Ban Comments Submitted by Outraged HIAS Supporters
Mar 27, 2023
As the public comment period draws to a close today on the Biden administration’s proposed asylum ban, HIAS has seen an unprecedented response from members of our community. Our supporters have submitted more than 5,000 comments to the federal register calling on the administration to withdraw these proposals, which would leave asylum seekers in vulnerable and potentially deadly situations at the border and straying away from his initial campaign promises.
Mar 13, 2023
HIAS Welcomes Humanitarian Parole Extension for Some Displaced Ukrainians
Mar 13, 2023
HIAS welcomes today’s announcement that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will extend the humanitarian parole status of some 20,000 Ukrainians who arrived at U.S. ports of entry between February 24, 2022 and April 25, 2022, before the launch of the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program.
Mar 2, 2023
NGOs Mark One Year Since Activation of the Temporary Protection Directive
Mar 2, 2023
We, organizations providing assistance inside Ukraine, to refugees who have fled the country, and to host communities, welcome the activation of the TPD and all practical steps undertaken by the governments, along with civil society and citizens, to welcome and support refugees from Ukraine.
Feb 27, 2023
HIAS Urges Israeli Government To Halt Changes That Would Undermine Democracy and Minority Rights
Feb 27, 2023
HIAS is urging the Israeli government and the Knesset to halt judicial reform legislation that presents a genuine threat to democracy, social cohesion, and the rights of vulnerable minority groups.
Feb 2, 2023
How an Innovative Pro Bono Program Helps Afghan Evacuees
Feb 2, 2023
For tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees, the clock is ticking to apply for asylum before their temporary status of humanitarian parole expires. By connecting evacuees with pro bono lawyers, the Pro Se+ project has helped many navigate this process more smoothly.
Jan 30, 2023
Impact of Scholarships to Student Immigrants “Humbling”
Jan 30, 2023
HIAS Israel awarded 44 scholarships this year to student immigrants. The winners came from Ethiopia, France, the United States, Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Ecuador. For many of the students, the $2,500 scholarship enables them to complete another year in school — whether college, graduate, or doctoral level.