Topic: United States
119 results
Mar 2, 2021
Asylum Seekers Often Struggle to Find Health Care
Mar 2, 2021
Many asylum seekers and other non-citizens struggle to afford or even get access to health care, even in life-threatening situations.
Feb 18, 2021
HIAS Welcomes U.S. Citizenship Act
Feb 18, 2021
HIAS Welcomes U.S. Citizenship Act Feb 18, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, Democrats in Congress introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act, a bill incorporating President Biden’s legislative priorities on immigration. The bill would make America’s immigration system more humane and offer millions of people already living in the United States a path to citizenship. Among the bill’s provisions […]
Feb 4, 2021
HIAS Supports Introduction of Dream Act
Feb 4, 2021
HIAS Supports Introduction of Dream Act Feb 04, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, Senators Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham introduced the Dream Act in the Senate. If passed, the bill would provide a pathway to citizenship for nearly 2 million undocumented people, including current DACA recipients, those eligible to apply for DACA, and other immigrant youth. […]
Jan 29, 2021
Refugee Advocates Will Press Biden, Congress For Major Changes
Jan 29, 2021
“We cannot be complacent just because Joe Biden is in the White House,” said Naomi Steinberg, HIAS’ vice president of policy and advocacy.
Jan 27, 2021
HIAS Report Maps Process for Ending MPP, the “Humanitarian Disaster”
Jan 27, 2021
A new HIAS report, “Roadmap to Recovery: A Path Forward after the Remain in Mexico Program” offers comprehensive recommendations on how to end and dismantle MPP. The executive summary of the report was recently shared with the Biden transition team.
Jan 26, 2021
Resettlement Agencies Across the U.S. Are Ready to Rebuild
Jan 26, 2021
As the Trump administration shrank refugee admissions to a trickle, many refugee resettlement organizations shrank as well. Now those groups must repair their ability to welcome new arrivals.
Jan 20, 2021
The Work Ahead: What’s Next For The New Administration
Jan 20, 2021
The start of the Biden administration offers new hope for refugees and asylum seekers, but repairing the immigration system will take time and immense effort.
Jan 7, 2021
HIAS Statement on Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Jan 7, 2021
HIAS Statement on Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Jan 07, 2021 WASHINGTON — In response to yesterday’s insurrection at the Capitol, HIAS released the following statement: Yesterday’s insurrection at the United States Capitol was an assault on democracy and an attempt to overturn a fair election process, incited by the actions and words of the president […]
Dec 9, 2020
Opinion: A Biden Appointee Who Carries the Jewish Story Itself
Dec 9, 2020
In an op-ed originally published in New York Jewish Week, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield, writes about how former HIAS Board Member Alejandro Mayorkas, nominated to lead the Dept. of Homeland Security, is uniquely suited to lead the department and restore respect for human rights.
Nov 25, 2020
A New Holiday In a New Country: Refugees Celebrate Their First Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2020
Sofia and Julio both arrived with their families in the United States this year, and they're looking forward to their first taste of this quintessentially American holiday.