Topic: U.S. Legal

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Aug 19, 2024

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.

Aug 19, 2024

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots help passengers board an aircraft during the evacuation of Afghanistan. | Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. | HIAS For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger Amidst a fraught U.S. election cycle, asylum seekers are targets for negative political rhetoric and legislation curtailing their access to safety.

Apr 4, 2024

Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers

Apr 4, 2024

Vassidiki, an asylee from the Ivory Coast. | U.S. Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers | HIAS 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 Celebrates Hard-Fought Lautenberg Reauthorization HIAS is praising Congress for reauthorizing the Lautenberg Amendment for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.

Dec 22, 2023

Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Asylum Seekers

Dec 22, 2023

HIAS staff and volunteers pose with a pile of toys they have finished wrapping. The gifts were donated as part of a holiday toy drive for HIAS legal clients and their families at HIAS’ headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland on December 11, 2023. | Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Asylum Seekers | HIAS 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

A bus, carrying the migrants from Texas, arrives in Port Authority bus station in New York. 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

A HIAS legal client sits and talks with a client in this thumbnail for the video 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 TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan 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 Applauds Expansion of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans 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.

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