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 HIAS’ and partner organizations’ work along the border. HIAS Mexico offers an array of services to asylum seekers in Mexico, including informing them of their rights and responsibilities when seeking asylum in the U.S.

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Aug 19, 2024

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

Aug 19, 2024

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots help passengers board an aircraft during the evacuation of Afghanistan. | Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. | HIAS For Afghan asylum seekers who were left behind during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding legal support is yet another challenge.

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots help passengers board an aircraft during the evacuation of Afghanistan. | Afghan Asylum Seekers Struggle to Gain Legal Status in the U.S. | HIAS

Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Border Policies Harm People Fleeing Danger

Jun 27, 2024

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

Jun 4, 2024

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

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.

HIAS Opposes New Policies That Restrict Asylum

Apr 16, 2024

What I Saw at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Apr 16, 2024

A delegation of Jewish clergy, led by HIAS and T'ruah, prepares to cross from Mexico into the United States in February 2024. | What I Saw at the U.S.-Mexico Border | HIAS Visiting the U.S.-Mexico border, Rabbi Lewis Kamrass saw the challenges asylum seekers must overcome — and the need for a moral response.

A delegation of Jewish clergy, led by HIAS and T'ruah, prepares to cross from Mexico into the United States in February 2024. | What I Saw at the U.S.-Mexico Border | HIAS

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.

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.

HIAS “Profoundly Disappointed” by Mayorkas Impeachment

Feb 5, 2024

New Bill Would Trade Away Asylum Seekers’ Rights

Feb 5, 2024

Asylum seekers wait to be processed by the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing from Mexico at a makeshift camp next to the U.S. border wall. | New Supplemental Funding Bill Would Trade Away Asylum Seekers' Rights | HIAS The supplemental funding bill ties aid to Israel, Ukraine, and more to policies that would have disastrous, lasting effects on the U.S. asylum system.

Asylum seekers wait to be processed by the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing from Mexico at a makeshift camp next to the U.S. border wall. | New Supplemental Funding Bill Would Trade Away Asylum Seekers' Rights | HIAS

Feb 5, 2024

Jewish Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Conspiracies

Feb 5, 2024

Jewish Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Conspiracies In a statement, 17 Jewish organizations expressed concern over white supremacist conspiracy theories underlying the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas.

Jewish Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Conspiracies

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.

A bus, carrying the migrants from Texas, arrives in Port Authority bus station in New York.

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