Topic: U.S. Legal

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May 18, 2026

Deep Dive: Legal Obligations to Refugees 

HIAS' VP for U.S. Policy and Advocacy Naomi Steinberg speaks at a rally during the Supreme Court hearing of Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, in which HIAS has filed an amicus brief on March 24, 2026 in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court will decide whether people fleeing violence and persecution can still seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS) Protecting the safety and rights of refugees is more than just a moral necessity – it's also a legal obligation.

HIAS' VP for U.S. Policy and Advocacy Naomi Steinberg speaks at a rally during the Supreme Court hearing of Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, in which HIAS has filed an amicus brief on March 24, 2026 in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court will decide whether people fleeing violence and persecution can still seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS)

Aug 27, 2025

A Letter Exchange Program Brings Hope and Comfort to People in Immigration Detention

A notebook and pen A HIAS Avodah Fellow reflects on her work overseeing an inspirational letter exchange program that connected volunteers with detained pen pals.

A notebook and pen

Aug 15, 2025

Racing Against the Clock, a Chadian Family Reunites

Racing Against the Clock, a Chadian Family Reunites After 11 years and many setbacks, Rahman and his four sons are finally together, safe, in the United States.

Racing Against the Clock, a Chadian Family Reunites

May 30, 2025

HIAS Alarmed by SCOTUS Humanitarian Parole Ruling 

HIAS Alarmed by SCOTUS Humanitarian Parole Ruling  HIAS is deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's decision this morning to reinstate the Trump administration’s termination of the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) humanitarian parole program.

HIAS Alarmed by SCOTUS Humanitarian Parole Ruling 

May 15, 2025

TPS is Ending for Afghans — What You Need to Know

Zubair, center, watches as his daughter Javeria, left, 6, points out photos of other refugees she knows in an issue of “Postindustrial” magazine to Ivonne Smith-Tapia, right, director of refugee services at Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS), during a small gathering on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Zubair is continuing reporting on his home country of Afghanistan for the magazine and other news outlets after his role as a journalist put him in danger under Afghanistan’s new Taliban rule. (Stephanie Strasburg/HIAS) The decision to end TPS for Afghans is based on misleading, disingenuous justifications and may have appalling humanitarian consequences. Learn more

Zubair, center, watches as his daughter Javeria, left, 6, points out photos of other refugees she knows in an issue of “Postindustrial” magazine to Ivonne Smith-Tapia, right, director of refugee services at Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS), during a small gathering on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Zubair is continuing reporting on his home country of Afghanistan for the magazine and other news outlets after his role as a journalist put him in danger under Afghanistan’s new Taliban rule. (Stephanie Strasburg/HIAS)

Apr 23, 2025

HIAS Legal Protection Team Notches Important Victories Around the World

HIAS Legal Protection Team Notches Important Victories Around the World Despite a challenging context, legal protection teams across HIAS have recently won important victories for their clients.

HIAS Legal Protection Team Notches Important Victories Around the World

Nov 21, 2024

How to Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers After the U.S. Elections

Two Welcome Corps private sponsorship groups, Miracle PSG and Rehoboth Welcomes PSG from Aurora, CO, are reunited with family members from Eritrea at Denver International Airport on September 26, 2024. | How to Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers After the U.S. Elections | HIAS In the wake of an election characterized by strong anti-immigrant rhetoric, learn how you can help asylum seekers and refugees in the U.S.

Two Welcome Corps private sponsorship groups, Miracle PSG and Rehoboth Welcomes PSG from Aurora, CO, are reunited with family members from Eritrea at Denver International Airport on September 26, 2024. | How to Help Refugees and Asylum Seekers After the U.S. Elections | HIAS

Oct 23, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Igor, U.S.

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Igor, U.S. Igor Chubaryov has worked at HIAS since November 1989. But his history with the organization started months earlier, after he fled the Soviet Union.

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Igor, U.S.

Aug 19, 2024

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

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

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

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

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.

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

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