Topic: Legal
112 results
Aug 17, 2020
Strict New Regulations Limit NGOs Helping Refugees in Greece
Aug 17, 2020
When new regulations issued in Greece earlier this year suddenly hampered refugee agencies’ ability to help people seeking asylum, the HIAS Greece legal team knew they had to fight back.
Aug 3, 2020
Marking El Paso Shooting Anniversary, Continuing Work for Survivors
Aug 3, 2020
The mass shooting at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart exactly one year ago was the deadliest act of terror against the Latino community in modern American history. HIAS continues to work on behalf of some of those directly affected by the murders.
May 26, 2020
Continuing the Hard Legal Work in a Time of Limbo
May 26, 2020
The U.S.-Mexico border is effectively closed and the asylum system has ground to a halt, but there is still plenty of work to do on behalf of asylum seekers.
May 11, 2020
U.S. Asylum System Grinds To a Halt During Pandemic
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 has pitched an already-backlogged asylum system into "a state of chaos."
May 5, 2020
A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum
May 5, 2020
The international human rights system is fragile—HIAS will continue to represent, advocate, and litigate for something better and more rights-compliant.
May 5, 2020
Up Close and Personal at the U.S.-Mexico Border
May 5, 2020
A volunteer who went on a HIAS delegation to the U.S.-Mexico border just before the pandemic recalls his work and the emotional impact of the trip.
Mar 27, 2020
HIAS’ Pro Bono Program Adapts to Life With COVID-19
Mar 27, 2020
Thanks to the generosity of our pro bono attorneys and our resilient staff in our HIAS office in Mexico, we continue to serve clients remotely.
Feb 19, 2020
Helping Asylees Access Benefits: AsyleeOutreach.org
Feb 19, 2020
HIAS' Asylee Outreach Program's new website, asyleeoutreach.org, offers information on asylee benefits in both English and Spanish.
Jan 16, 2020
Laptops and Lawyers Can Help Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Jan 16, 2020
HIAS joined a pilot program to help asylum seekers find and work with U.S.-based lawyers via teleconferencing in Ciudad Juárez.
Jan 8, 2020
HIAS, Refugee Agencies, Argue Against Trump Executive Order
Jan 8, 2020
Oral arguments were heard in HIAS v. Trump, as the executive order allowing state and local officials to stop refugees from being resettled in their jurisdictions was challenged in court.