Topic: Media

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Oct 31, 2025

Op-Ed: HIAS, CWS, and World Relief CEOs Speak Out Against Overhaul of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

A family of eight are resettled by HIAS partner JFS of Western Massachusetts in July 2025. Their arrival came as a result of a lawsuit that HIAS and other plaintiffs filed against the Trump administration on its pausing of refugee resettlement. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS) In an op-ed in Religion News Service, HIAS, CWS, and World Relief CEOs speak out against the Trump Administration's proposed overhaul of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

Jul 21, 2025

PBS: After HIAS Lawsuit, a Refugee Family Begins New Life in U.S.

Staff from JFS of Western Massachusetts greet a refugee family at an airport. After a judge ruled in Pacito v. Trump that the U.S. must admit some refugees in spite the Trump administration's ban, a family of eight began a new life in America.

Mar 26, 2025

New York Times Video: Despite Foreign Aid Cuts, HIAS Chad Continues to Support Sudanese Refugees

New York Times Video: Despite Foreign Aid Cuts, HIAS Chad Continues to Support Sudanese Refugees Despite drastic foreign aid cuts, HIAS Chad continues to support those displaced by war in Sudan.

Nov 15, 2024

JTA Profiles HIAS’ Determination Following U.S. Election

JTA Profiles HIAS’ Determination Following U.S. Election The article highlights HIAS' determination to continue our work despite political uncertainty following the U.S. presidential election.

Jan 20, 2023

Hetfield on CNN: Welcome Corps a ‘Great Step Forward’

In an appearance on “CNN Newsroom” on Friday morning, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield praised the Welcome Corps, a new Biden administration initiative that allows Americans to privately sponsor refugees from around the world. The initiative resembles what HIAS has been doing through its own Welcome Circles, starting with Afghan evacuees in 2021.

Apr 4, 2022

Melanie Nezer on CNN: “It’s On Us” to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees

Melanie Nezer on CNN: “It’s On Us” to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees The U.S needs to play a role and make sure Ukrainian refugees are welcomed, HIAS' Melanie Nezer said on CNN.

Mar 21, 2022

Melanie Nezer on CNN: U.S. Shares Responsibility for Accepting Ukrainian Refugees

Melanie Nezer on CNN: U.S. Shares Responsibility for Accepting Ukrainian Refugees The U.S. must share responsibility for accepting Ukrainian refugees in the midst of the “fastest pace of displacement since World War II,” Melanie Nezer, HIAS senior vice president for global public affairs, told CNN's Kristen Fisher during a March 19 appearance on “New Day.”

Mar 21, 2022

Hetfield in Washington Post: Bring Ukrainian Refugees to U.S. the Right Way

Hetfield in Washington Post: Bring Ukrainian Refugees to U.S. the Right Way In a Letter to the Editor of the Washington Post, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield argues the U.S. should bring Ukrainians into the country as refugees.

Mar 15, 2022

Hetfield on CNN.com: U.S. Must Lead on Ukraine Refugees

Hetfield on CNN.com: U.S. Must Lead on Ukraine Refugees HIAS CEO Mark Hetfield writes on CNN.com: It is getting late, but the Biden-Harris administration still has an opportunity to demonstrate American leadership by welcoming refugees.

Mar 7, 2022

Hetfield: U.S. Must Act Now to Accept Ukrainian Refugees

Hetfield: U.S. Must Act Now to Accept Ukrainian Refugees HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield appeared on MSNBC to discuss humanitarian needs in Ukraine, the United States’ response, and the impact of this crisis on Ukrainian children.

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