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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Apr 26, 2022

Demonstrators Outside Supreme Court Demand End to MPP

Apr 26, 2022

Demonstrators Outside Supreme Court Demand End to MPP At a rally outside the Supreme Court where oral arguments took place on whether the Biden administration can end the MPP policy, activists called for the termination of the cruel program.

Apr 8, 2022

After More Than Two Years, Title 42 Set to End May 23

Apr 8, 2022

After More Than Two Years, Title 42 Set to End May 23 After over two years of preventing asylum seekers from exercising their right to seek asylum at the U.S. border, Title 42, a World War II-era public health law invoked by the Trump administration ostensibly to prevent the spread of COVID-19, is finally set to end on May 23.

Mar 25, 2022

Title 42, a View From the Border in March 2022

Mar 25, 2022

Title 42, a View From the Border in March 2022 Sue Kenney-Pfalzer and Border Fellows describe the impact of Title 42 on the organizations, systems and people at United States' southern border.

Feb 2, 2022

Stories from the Border: U.S. Policy Drives Unsafe Migration

Feb 2, 2022

Stories from the Border: U.S. Policy Drives Unsafe Migration Current U.S. asylum policies have exacerbated the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to experts speaking on the HIAS webinar: “Stories from the Border,” January 27.

Oct 20, 2021

MPP’s Return Will Make Bad Border Situation Worse

Oct 20, 2021

MPP’s Return Will Make Bad Border Situation Worse With the pending return of MPP, HIAS is on the ground in Mexico assessing the current situation.

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