Topic: United States
121 results
Jul 22, 2020
House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy
Jul 22, 2020
The bill would permanently block the Trump administration's attempts to prevent Muslims, refugees, asylum seekers, and other groups from entering the United States.
Jul 22, 2020
HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act
Jul 22, 2020
HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act Jul 22, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Trump Administration has, at different times and through different means, banned Muslims, refugees, and asylum seekers from entering the United States over the past three years. The NO BAN Act, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed today, […]
Jul 20, 2020
Briefing: Integrating Refugees into the U.S. Economy
Jul 20, 2020
Keith Combs, HIAS’ Economic Inclusion program manager, hosts a panel discussion on how HIAS prepares recently resettled refugees to enter the U.S. workforce.
Jul 9, 2020
Briefing: Proposed Changes to the U.S. Asylum System
Jul 9, 2020
Smita Dazzo, HIAS' director of legal services, and Naomi Steinberg, HIAS' vice president of policy and advocacy, explain proposed changes to the U.S. asylum system and how the public can help fight back.
Jul 6, 2020
Opinion: Asylum, Which Made the U.S. a Leader in Protecting Jews, Could Disappear
Jul 6, 2020
Sam Yebri, who was brought to the United States by HIAS, explains why Jews should fight on behalf of the asylum system.
Jul 1, 2020
HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Jul 1, 2020
HIAS Calls For Guardrailed Funding For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Jul 01, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, plays a crucial role in administering refugee admissions, asylum, naturalization of new Americans, and other programs that are central to our identity as a nation of immigrants and refugees. HIAS […]
Jun 5, 2020
Remembering the Lessons of the St. Louis
Jun 5, 2020
HIAS sees the anniversary of the St. Louis as a time to not only examine the past but see the unfortunate parallels in the present.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Shows The Need For Strong Refugee Advocacy
May 20, 2020
From border policies to stimulus payments, HIAS is working to secure the rights and needs of refugees amid the pandemic.
May 5, 2020
Up Close and Personal at the U.S.-Mexico Border
May 5, 2020
A volunteer who went on a HIAS delegation to the U.S.-Mexico border just before the pandemic recalls his work and the emotional impact of the trip.
Apr 28, 2020
HIAS Partners Find Ways to Stay Connected to Clients During Pandemic
Apr 28, 2020
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, resettlement agencies in the HIAS affiliate network across the U.S. are finding ways to stay connected with their clients.