Topic: U.S. Border Response

HIAS advocates for the humane treatment of those seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. This work includes routinely organizing delegations of faith leaders to observe current conditions and partner organizations’ work along the border.

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Apr 29, 2025

100 Days of Attacks on Immigration, Asylum, and Refugee Rights

Deported people looking for relatives from the windows of a transport during the arrival of a group of Salvadorans deported from the United States to the Migrant Care Management Office (GAMI), in San Salvador, El Salvador on February 12, 2025. (Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images The first 100 days of President Trump's second turn have seen an grave attack on immigration, refugee rights, and asylum. HIAS is fighting back.

Deported people looking for relatives from the windows of a transport during the arrival of a group of Salvadorans deported from the United States to the Migrant Care Management Office (GAMI), in San Salvador, El Salvador on February 12, 2025. (Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images

Jan 31, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Two

A HIAS worker meets with a displaced Sudanese resident of a refugee camp in Aboutengue, Chad (HIAS Chad) Learn about executive orders and legislation affecting immigration, asylum, and refugee rights in the early days of President Trump's second term.

A HIAS worker meets with a displaced Sudanese resident of a refugee camp in Aboutengue, Chad (HIAS Chad)

Jan 27, 2025

Asylum and Border Policy: How It Works vs. How It Should Work

Asylum and Border Policy: How It Works vs. How It Should Work Learn about the Trump Administration's recent sweeping changes to asylum and border policy, how asylum works, and how it should.

Asylum and Border Policy: How It Works vs. How It Should Work

Jan 24, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week One

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week One Tracking executive orders and legislation affecting immigration, asylum, and refugee rights during President Trump's second term.

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week One

Nov 15, 2024

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation 

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation  HIAS' Rabbi-in Residence reflects on HIAS' history and ability to meet the current moment in 2024.

The Spiritual Response of Resilience to Devastation 

Sep 30, 2024

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes The White House doubled down on its asylum ban rule, keeping safety even farther out of reach for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

HIAS Opposes Latest Asylum Rule Changes

Sep 11, 2024

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

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

On Immigration, ‘Deterrence Only’ Is Not the Answer

Aug 19, 2024

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S.

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger Amidst a fraught U.S. election cycle, asylum seekers are targets for negative political rhetoric and legislation curtailing their access to safety.

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

Jun 4, 2024

HIAS Decries Shutdown at the U.S.-Mexico Border

HIAS Decries Shutdown at the U.S.-Mexico Border HIAS decries the executive order introduced today by the Biden Administration, which would effectively seal the U.S.-Mexico border to people seeking safety.

HIAS Decries Shutdown at the U.S.-Mexico Border

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