Topic: U.S. Advocacy

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Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer The debate about immigration this election system lacks nuance and balance. Americans deserve better.

May 10, 2024

HIAS Opposes New Policies That Restrict Asylum

May 10, 2024

HIAS Opposes New Policies That Restrict Asylum The rule would allow immigration officials to deny certain individuals access to the full asylum process.

Apr 5, 2024

WATCH: Standing for Rights and Safety at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Apr 5, 2024

Learn more about current conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border and in the LAC region, solutions to address existing challenges, and how to help.

Mar 23, 2024

HIAS Celebrates Hard-Fought Lautenberg Reauthorization

Mar 23, 2024

HIAS Celebrates Hard-Fought Lautenberg Reauthorization HIAS is praising Congress for reauthorizing the Lautenberg Amendment for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.

Feb 13, 2024

HIAS “Profoundly Disappointed” by Mayorkas Impeachment

Feb 13, 2024

HIAS “Profoundly Disappointed” by Mayorkas Impeachment HIAS is condemning the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dec 21, 2023

Understanding New York’s Migrant “Crisis” — and How to Help

Dec 21, 2023

A bus, carrying the migrants from Texas, arrives in Port Authority bus station in New York. HIAS experts say New York isn't facing a "migration crisis", but a lack of coordination and resources. HIAS is helping new arrivals, and you can too.

Dec 10, 2023

Settlement with Families Separated at the Border a Critical First Step

Dec 10, 2023

Settlement with Families Separated at the Border a Critical First Step HIAS welcomes the approval of the federal government’s settlement with thousands of families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump administration in 2017 and 2018.

Dec 8, 2023

White House Must Reject Funding Compromises That Endanger Asylum Seekers

Dec 8, 2023

White House Must Reject Funding Compromises That Endanger Asylum Seekers HIAS is deeply alarmed by reports that the Biden administration is considering new restrictions on asylum and expanded deportation processes in an effort to reach an agreement to keep funding for Israel and Ukraine in a supplemental funding bill. 

Nov 29, 2023

HIAS Renews Call on Congress to Reject Anti-Asylum Proposals in Funding Negotiations

Nov 29, 2023

HIAS Renews Call on Congress to Reject Anti-Asylum Proposals in Funding Negotiations HIAS is watching with deepening concern as Congress moves toward sacrificing fundamental asylum norms in its effort to reach a spending agreement that would ensure continued support for Ukraine. 

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