Topic: U.S. Advocacy
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Oct 2, 2023
HIAS: Asylum Seekers and Humanitarian Assistance Must Be Prioritized in Long-Term Government Funding
Oct 2, 2023
HIAS is relieved that Congress averted a shutdown of the federal government with the passage of a short-term funding bill Saturday night. At the same time, the organization continues to call on lawmakers to protect humanitarian assistance, and urges them not to compromise the rights of refugees or asylum seekers as they work to reach agreement on a final funding package.
Sep 29, 2023
HIAS Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Sep 29, 2023
HIAS is sad to learn of the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who was a tireless advocate for refugees and asylum-seekers, working with us and our refugee protection partners for a robust refugee admissions ceiling every year, and for a more humane and orderly immigration system.
Sep 22, 2023
HIAS Welcomes TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan
Sep 22, 2023
HIAS welcomes Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ announcement on the extension of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
Sep 21, 2023
HIAS Applauds Expansion of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Sep 21, 2023
HIAS is applauding the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement of the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States.
Jul 25, 2023
HIAS Praises Federal Judge’s Ruling on Asylum Restrictions
Jul 25, 2023
HIAS welcomes today’s decision from a federal judge in San Francisco vacating the Biden administration’s “asylum ban.”
Jul 18, 2023
Jul 12, 2023
HIAS Condemns House Bill’s Cuts to International Humanitarian Assistance
Jul 12, 2023
HIAS joins its NGO partners in condemning the State Department, Foreign Operations and Related Programs (SFOPs) bill for Fiscal Year 2024, which was approved by the House Appropriations Committee today.
May 23, 2023
Hetfield Calls for Immigration Reform at U.S. House Hearing
May 23, 2023
In a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement on Tuesday, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield said that comprehensive immigration reform is the only way to respect the rights of asylum seekers by creating safe, orderly and humane processes, while also meeting demands for border security.
May 23, 2023
HIAS CEO Hetfield Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Before House Judiciary Committee
May 23, 2023
Statement of HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield after testifying before the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement
May 8, 2023
HIAS Opposes Secure the Border Act of 2023
May 8, 2023
HIAS is calling on the House of Representatives to reject H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which lawmakers are expected to debate and vote on this week.