Topic: United States

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Dec 9, 2020

Opinion: A Biden Appointee Who Carries the Jewish Story Itself

Dec 9, 2020

Opinion: A Biden Appointee Who Carries the Jewish Story Itself 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

A New Holiday In a New Country: Refugees Celebrate Their First Thanksgiving 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.

Nov 13, 2020

Senator Cardin Hopeful for Change on Immigration, Refugee Resettlement

Nov 13, 2020

Senator Cardin Hopeful for Change on Immigration, Refugee Resettlement Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) told an audience of more than 350 on a HIAS-hosted post-election briefing call that he is confident the incoming Biden administration will set a new course, and restore refugee resettlement and repair America’s broken asylum system.

Nov 9, 2020

Once Refugees, Now Veterans

Nov 9, 2020

Once Refugees, Now Veterans This Veterans Day, HIAS is highlighting the service of refugees in the U.S. armed forces.

Nov 7, 2020

Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden

Nov 7, 2020

Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden After a tense nationwide wait since Election Day, HIAS congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Nov 3, 2020

‘My Opinion Matters Now’: Asylees and Refugees Celebrate Their First Votes in the U.S.

Nov 3, 2020

‘My Opinion Matters Now’: Asylees and Refugees Celebrate Their First Votes in the U.S. Voting for the first time is a momentous occasion for former asylum seekers like Ed Beetar and refugees like Mohamed Abdirahman, both of whom became citizens just this year.

Oct 19, 2020

An Asylum Victory Four Years In The Making

Oct 19, 2020

An Asylum Victory Four Years In The Making An Asylum Victory Four Years In The Making By Max J. Rosenthal, HIAS.org Oct 19, 2020 The San Ysidro port of entry in San Diego, Calif., pictured on March 21, 2020. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) For one Salvadoran family, Aug. 13, 2020, marked the end of a four-year-long escape from deadly violence at home to […]

Sep 18, 2020

Webinar: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in the COVID-19 Era

Sep 18, 2020

Webinar: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in the COVID-19 Era Learn about the historic experience of Jews as targets of anti-immigrant hatred, and how the current pandemic is impacting refugees and asylum seekers in particular.

Aug 11, 2020

Camp-in-a-Box Gives Fun Back to Kids During Pandemic

Aug 11, 2020

Camp-in-a-Box Gives Fun Back to Kids During Pandemic JFS of Western Mass. gave refugee families "camp-in-a-box" so kids could still have fun this summer.

Jul 30, 2020

USCIS Is Out of Money. That’s a ‘Definitive Threat’ to Refugee Admissions.

Jul 30, 2020

USCIS Is Out of Money. That’s a ‘Definitive Threat’ to Refugee Admissions. “Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming refugees ... is really a collective responsibility that all Americans should share,” says León Rodriguez, a former head of the agency.

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