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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Feb 25, 2025

HIAS Applauds Federal Court’s Ruling Blocking Suspension of Refugee Program

HIAS Applauds Federal Court’s Ruling Blocking Suspension of Refugee Program HIAS applauds today’s court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), a significant victory in restoring the moral imperative of welcoming displaced people to the United States.

Feb 14, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Four

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Four This week, HIAS joined two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions on migration. Plus: Guantanamo, sanctuary cities, and more.

Feb 10, 2025

New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Suspension of Refugee Resettlement  Program and Freeze of Refugee Funding

New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Suspension of Refugee Resettlement  Program and Freeze of Refugee Funding HIAS joins national and local refugee-serving agencies and nine individuals filed Pacito v. Trump, the first lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order (EO) suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program (USRAP).

Feb 10, 2025

HIAS Joins Litigation to Stand Up for Refugees

HIAS Joins Litigation to Stand Up for Refugees HIAS joins the first lawsuit challenging President Trump's EO suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

Jan 31, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Two

A HIAS worker meets with a displaced Sudanese resident of a refugee camp in Aboutengue, Chad (HIAS Chad) Learn about executive orders and legislation affecting immigration, asylum, and refugee rights in the early days of President Trump's second term.

Jan 25, 2025

HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies 

HIAS Statement in Response to Stop-Work Orders from the State Department and other Federal Agencies  HIAS joins our partners in the humanitarian and development community in our outrage and devastation at the U.S. government’s decision to abruptly suspend life-saving assistance to vulnerable people around the world.  

Jan 24, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week One

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week One Tracking executive orders and legislation affecting immigration, asylum, and refugee rights during President Trump's second term.

Jan 20, 2025

Refugees Make America Stronger and More Prosperous

Refugees Make America Stronger and More Prosperous In the latest edition of Rising to the Moment, HIAS President Mark Hetfield makes the moral and practical case for welcoming refugees to the U.S.

Dec 30, 2024

HIAS Pays Tribute to Former President Jimmy Carter

HIAS Pays Tribute to Former President Jimmy Carter HIAS pays tribute to the late president Jimmy Carter, who passed away yesterday at the age of 100. President Carter was a champion for refugees, and for human rights around the world.

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