Topic: United States

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Mar 7, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Seven

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Seven The latest roundup of news and insight about the 47th president's policies toward refugees and displaced people.

Feb 27, 2025

Mark Hetfield on PBS: “Refugees are a Blessing, Not a Burden”

Mark Hetfield on PBS: “Refugees are a Blessing, Not a Burden” Hetfield, president of HIAS, argued that refugees benefit the economy and national security of the United States.

Feb 25, 2025

HIAS Welcomes Decision in Emergency Hearing on Foreign Aid Suspension

HIAS Welcomes Decision in Emergency Hearing on Foreign Aid Suspension HIAS welcomes today’s court decision requiring the U.S. government to unfreeze billions of dollars in foreign assistance funding.

Feb 21, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Five

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Five The latest updates from HIAS' ongoing coverage of the Trump administration's policies on refugee rights.

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

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.

Feb 7, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Three

A man kneels in front of a container with the USAID logo painted on it. The dismantling of USAID, the termination of TPS for Venezuelans, and other news about migrants and refugees under the second Trump administration.

Feb 4, 2025

Jewish Clergy Stand Against Scapegoating and Targeting of Immigrants

Jewish Clergy Stand Against Scapegoating and Targeting of Immigrants More than 600 Jewish clergy across the United States have come together to condemn policies passed by the Trump administration that target migrants.

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.

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