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May 7, 2026

Deep Dive: The Great Replacement Theory

Protesters gather in Houston, Texas, on June 8, 2025, for a demonstration against President Trump's immigration policies and mass deportations. (Reginald Mathalone/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Learn more about the Great Replacement Theory and how xenophobic and antisemitic extremists use it to spread hate.

Protesters gather in Houston, Texas, on June 8, 2025, for a demonstration against President Trump's immigration policies and mass deportations. (Reginald Mathalone/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Apr 10, 2026

After Crossing 13 Countries, HIAS Helps Asylum Seeker Reunite with His Family

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS) After crossing 13 countries, Fon finally reached safety in the U.S. as HIAS helped him rebuild his life and reunite with his family.

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS)

Apr 1, 2026

Birthright Citizenship: What You Need to Know 

Birthright Citizenship: What You Need to Know  Learn about the importance of birthright citizenship in the U.S. and around the world as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump v. Barbara.

Birthright Citizenship: What You Need to Know 

Mar 31, 2026

Why is this Night Different? Fighting for Refugees this Passover

HIAS and refugee and immigrant supporters protest outside an ICE building in Washington, D.C. on February 11, 2026. (Amelia von Wolffersdorff/HIAS) At every seder, we ask: Why is this night different from all other nights? This Passover, it's because we are fighting for refugees.

HIAS and refugee and immigrant supporters protest outside an ICE building in Washington, D.C. on February 11, 2026. (Amelia von Wolffersdorff/HIAS)

Mar 20, 2026

MS NOW: HIAS Client Speaks Out About Horrifying Conditions in ICE Detention

HIAS program participant Juliette* bravely shared her experience with ICE detention with MSNOW, and the lingering consequences she suffered. HIAS program participant Juliette* bravely shared her experience with ICE detention with MSNOW.

HIAS program participant Juliette* bravely shared her experience with ICE detention with MSNOW, and the lingering consequences she suffered.

Mar 19, 2026

From London to Los Angeles, Refugee Shabbat Inspires Hope and Action

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS) Jews from around the world joined HIAS for our eighth annual Refugee Shabbat, demonstrating their support and solidarity with refugees.

Refugee supporters join HIAS+JCORE and partner OLAM for a cooking event in honor of Refugee Shabbat in London on March 11, 2026. (Jennie van den Boogaard/HIAS)

Mar 16, 2026

HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) 

HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)  HIAS Economic Advancement Fund has been officially certified as a Community Development Financial Institution, recognizing a commitment to expanding access to capital for refugee entrepreneurs.

HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) 

Mar 12, 2026

Beth Oppenheim on NBC: Refugees Deserve Dignity and Protection

Beth Oppenheim on NBC: Refugees Deserve Dignity and Protection HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim, appeared on NBC San Diego to call attention to new policies targeting resettled refugees with arrest and detention.

Beth Oppenheim on NBC: Refugees Deserve Dignity and Protection

Mar 11, 2026

1,100 Jewish Clergy: “Do Not Oppress the Stranger”

1,100 Jewish Clergy: “Do Not Oppress the Stranger”

1,100 Jewish Clergy: “Do Not Oppress the Stranger”

Mar 11, 2026

U.S. Jewish Clergy Join Together to Welcome the Stranger

More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

More than 1,100 U.S. Jewish clergy across the denominational spectrum stand united in support of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

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