Topic: U.S. Legal
47 results
Apr 4, 2024
Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers
Apr 4, 2024
HIAS helps those who have fled persecution seek gain asylum in the U.S. But with a growing asylum backlog, many face long waits in legal limbo.
Mar 23, 2024
HIAS Celebrates Hard-Fought Lautenberg Reauthorization
Mar 23, 2024
HIAS is praising Congress for reauthorizing the Lautenberg Amendment for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.
Feb 4, 2024
Dec 22, 2023
Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Asylum Seekers
Dec 22, 2023
Thanks to volunteers, staff members, and supporters, HIAS' legal clients will receive some extra holiday cheer this year.
Dec 21, 2023
Understanding New York’s Migrant “Crisis” — and How to Help
Dec 21, 2023
HIAS experts say New York isn't facing a "migration crisis", but a lack of coordination and resources. HIAS is helping new arrivals, and you can too.
Dec 8, 2023
WATCH: Safeguarding Refugee Rights Through Legal Support
Dec 8, 2023
In this new video, you'll hear the stories of some of the over 200,000 displaced people HIAS assists each year through its legal support programs.
Sep 22, 2023
HIAS Welcomes TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan
Sep 22, 2023
HIAS welcomes Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ announcement on the extension of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
Sep 21, 2023
HIAS Applauds Expansion of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Sep 21, 2023
HIAS is applauding the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement of the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States.
Sep 1, 2023
HIAS Statement on Amicus Brief Seeking Due Process for Immigrants in Removal Proceedings
Sep 1, 2023
HIAS has been joined by 11 other immigration legal services organizations around the country in submitting an amicus brief to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), advocating for due process protections on behalf of noncitizens facing deportation.
Aug 4, 2023
HIAS Applauds New Guidelines on Protecting Stateless Individuals in U.S.
Aug 4, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security announcement adopts the international definition of statelessness in order to protect those not legally considered a citizen of any country.