Topic: U.S. Legal

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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

Apr 4, 2024

Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers

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.

Vassidiki, an asylee from the Ivory Coast. | U.S. Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers | HIAS

Mar 23, 2024

HIAS Celebrates Hard-Fought Lautenberg Reauthorization

HIAS Celebrates Hard-Fought Lautenberg Reauthorization HIAS is praising Congress for reauthorizing the Lautenberg Amendment for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.

HIAS Celebrates Hard-Fought Lautenberg Reauthorization

Feb 4, 2024

Senate Must Reject Funding Deal That Threatens Asylum Protections, HIAS Says

Senate Must Reject Funding Deal That Threatens Asylum Protections, HIAS Says

Senate Must Reject Funding Deal That Threatens Asylum Protections, HIAS Says

Dec 22, 2023

Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Asylum Seekers

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. Thanks to volunteers, staff members, and supporters, HIAS' legal clients will receive some extra holiday cheer this year.

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.