Topic: Legal

112 results

Dec 8, 2017

As Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, Federal Courts Hear Appeals

Dec 8, 2017

As Travel Ban Goes Into Effect, Federal Courts Hear Appeals U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Ninth Circuits heard oral arguments in two challenges to the Trump Administration's latest travel ban this week.

Dec 4, 2017

HIAS Responds to Supreme Court Order Resuming Travel Ban

Dec 4, 2017

HIAS Responds to Supreme Court Order Resuming Travel Ban HIAS Responds to Supreme Court Order Resuming Travel Ban Dec 04, 2017 SILVER SPRING, Md.—Today, the United States Supreme Court allowed the full implementation of the Trump Administration’s latest travel ban. The most recent version of the ban, issued on September 24, blocks people from eight mostly Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. A […]

Nov 15, 2017

JFS & HIAS Leaders Discuss New Lawsuit Against Refugee Ban 3.0

Nov 15, 2017

JFS & HIAS Leaders Discuss New Lawsuit Against Refugee Ban 3.0 "The president is making every effort to implement a campaign promise that's un-American and unconstitutional."

Nov 13, 2017

HIAS, JFS Partners Join Class Action Challenge to Trump Administration’s Latest Refugee Ban

Nov 13, 2017

HIAS, JFS Partners Join Class Action Challenge to Trump Administration’s Latest Refugee Ban HIAS, JFS Partners Join Class Action Challenge to Trump Administration's Latest Refugee Ban Nov 13, 2017 SILVER SPRING, Md.—Refugee-serving agencies and individuals challenged President Trump’s most recent executive order banning refugees in federal district court in Seattle today. The executive order blocks for at least 90 days refugee resettlement from 11 countries and indefinitely pauses […]

Nov 13, 2017

HIAS & JFS Partners File Suit to Stop Trump Administration’s Refugee Restrictions

Nov 13, 2017

HIAS & JFS Partners File Suit to Stop Trump Administration’s Refugee Restrictions “Remembering our past, we know this is the time we must unequivocally stand with vulnerable refugees,” said Rabbi Will Berkovitz, CEO of JFS Seattle.

Oct 16, 2017

HIAS Returns to Court to Challenge Muslim Ban 3.0

Oct 16, 2017

HIAS Returns to Court to Challenge Muslim Ban 3.0 ACLU attorney Omar Jadwat argued that the new proclamation is the “same core policy” as the March 6 executive order barring travelers from Muslim-majority countries.

Sep 28, 2017

Refugee Ceiling, Muslim Ban 3.0 and the Supreme Court

Sep 28, 2017

Refugee Ceiling, Muslim Ban 3.0 and the Supreme Court It’s been a busy few days for those fighting to keep America a welcoming country. Here's what you need to know and how you can take action.

Sep 25, 2017

HIAS Responds to Trump Administration’s New Travel Ban Restrictions

Sep 25, 2017

HIAS Responds to Trump Administration’s New Travel Ban Restrictions HIAS Responds to Trump Administration’s New Travel Ban Restrictions Sep 25, 2017 SILVER SPRING, Md.—In response to the Trump administration’s new travel restrictions released on Sunday, September 24, Mark Hetfield, president and CEO of HIAS, the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees, issued the following statement: “These restrictions reflect the arbitrary and discriminatory approach this […]

Sep 8, 2017

HIAS Welcomes Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Narrowing Travel Ban Restrictions

Sep 8, 2017

HIAS Welcomes Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Narrowing Travel Ban Restrictions HIAS Welcomes Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Narrowing Travel Ban Restrictions Sep 08, 2017 SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Today, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that grandparents, aunts, uncles and other extended family members of refugees would be exempt from the travel ban imposed by President Trump’s executive orders earlier this year. The court […]

Aug 29, 2017

Ninth Circuit on Grandma Ban: “What Universe Does That Come From?”

Aug 29, 2017

Ninth Circuit on Grandma Ban: “What Universe Does That Come From?” Litigation against the refugee ban continued this week, just over a month ahead of the October 10 arguments scheduled before the United States Supreme Court.

Search HIAS