Topic: Legal
114 results
Apr 26, 2022
Demonstrators Outside Supreme Court Demand End to MPP
Apr 26, 2022
At a rally outside the Supreme Court where oral arguments took place on whether the Biden administration can end the MPP policy, activists called for the termination of the cruel program.
Mar 29, 2022
Thousands of Ukrainians Arrive in Israel, But Not All Are Welcomed
Mar 29, 2022
Israel has taken in thousands of Ukrainians, but there is another side to the situation, and it’s one that is not particularly welcoming to refugees.
Mar 3, 2022
Feb 3, 2022
PODCAST: Seeking Asylum in Israel
Feb 3, 2022
In the latest episode of Crossing Borders, the HIAS podcast, we learn about the complicated issue of asylum in Israel.
Feb 2, 2022
Stories from the Border: U.S. Policy Drives Unsafe Migration
Feb 2, 2022
Current U.S. asylum policies have exacerbated the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to experts speaking on the HIAS webinar: “Stories from the Border,” January 27.
Jan 13, 2022
Finally Some Good News for Sudanese Asylum Seekers in Israel
Jan 13, 2022
Asylum seekers in Israel don’t often receive good news, but now 2,445 Sudanese asylum seekers are being granted temporary residence status in 2022.
Sep 17, 2021
The Tragedy of “Remain in Mexico”
Sep 17, 2021
For 70,000 people, the U.S. Supreme Court’s late August “Remain in Mexico” decision is a tragedy beyond their control.
Jul 30, 2021
The Refugee Convention at 70
Jul 30, 2021
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention of 1951, the international legal document which was intended to ensure solutions for refugees.
Jul 16, 2021
Help for Elderly Asylum Seekers in Israel Could Be on the Way
Jul 16, 2021
HIAS Israel has filed a petition against the ministries of interior, health, and labor and social services on behalf of several elderly asylum seekers.
Mar 8, 2021
Helping Women Find Safety and New Opportunities
Mar 8, 2021
On International Women's Day we focus on programs in Ecuador, Israel, and Chad where HIAS is focusing on women and helping them find safety and new opportunities.