Topic: Refugee Resettlement

Through our network of local resettlement partners, HIAS welcomes resettled refugees and helps them build their lives in communities across the United States.

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Oct 28, 2020

Arguments Heard in HIAS v. Trump Appeal

Arguments Heard in HIAS v. Trump Appeal HIAS argued in federal court on Oct. 27 that an injunction against President Trump's executive order giving states and local governments the power to block the resettlement of refugees should remain in effect.

Oct 8, 2020

Presidential Intent, But No Declaration: What Now for U.S. Refugee Admissions?

Presidential Intent, But No Declaration: What Now for U.S. Refugee Admissions? The announcement of the new unofficial refugee admissions cap of 15,000 brought up many questions that have still not been answered.

Sep 24, 2020

Refugees Succeed, and In Turn Inspire Those Who Help Them

Refugees Succeed, and In Turn Inspire Those Who Help Them Despite these tough times, there are still stories of hope and resilience that bolster refugees and inspire those helping them.

Sep 12, 2020

Briefing Call: The Future of Refugee Resettlement

Briefing Call: The Future of Refugee Resettlement Refugee resettlement in the United States looks very different than it once did; hear HIAS’ plans and hopes for the future of resettlement.

Sep 10, 2020

The U.S. Can — And Should — Take In More Refugees

The U.S. Can — And Should — Take In More Refugees We need to save the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and allow more refugees into the country this coming year.

Aug 11, 2020

Camp-in-a-Box Gives Fun Back to Kids During Pandemic

Camp-in-a-Box Gives Fun Back to Kids During Pandemic JFS of Western Mass. gave refugee families "camp-in-a-box" so kids could still have fun this summer.

Jul 22, 2020

House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy

House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy The bill would permanently block the Trump administration's attempts to prevent Muslims, refugees, asylum seekers, and other groups from entering the United States.

Jul 22, 2020

HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act

HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act Jul 22, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Trump Administration has, at different times and through different means, banned Muslims, refugees, and asylum seekers from entering the United States over the past three years. The NO BAN Act, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed today, […]

Jul 1, 2020

HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Jul 01, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, plays a crucial role in administering refugee admissions, asylum, naturalization of new Americans, and other programs that are central to our identity as a nation of immigrants and refugees. HIAS […]

Jun 22, 2020

Opinion: Local and Faithful — How a Global Refugee Agency Can Be Effective

Opinion: Local and Faithful — How a Global Refugee Agency Can Be Effective Humanitarian organizations should champion local civil society and faith leaders in local communities, says HIAS' Senior Vice President, Programs Raphael Marcus.

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