Topic: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

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Oct 8, 2020

Presidential Intent, But No Declaration: What Now for U.S. Refugee Admissions?

Presidential Intent, But No Declaration: What Now for U.S. Refugee Admissions? The announcement of the new unofficial refugee admissions cap of 15,000 brought up many questions that have still not been answered.

Presidential Intent, But No Declaration: What Now for U.S. Refugee Admissions?

Sep 10, 2020

The U.S. Can — And Should — Take In More Refugees

The U.S. Can — And Should — Take In More Refugees We need to save the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and allow more refugees into the country this coming year.

The U.S. Can — And Should — Take In More Refugees

Jul 30, 2020

USCIS Is Out of Money. That’s a ‘Definitive Threat’ to Refugee Admissions.

USCIS Is Out of Money. That’s a ‘Definitive Threat’ to Refugee Admissions. “Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming refugees ... is really a collective responsibility that all Americans should share,” says León Rodriguez, a former head of the agency.

USCIS Is Out of Money. That’s a ‘Definitive Threat’ to Refugee Admissions.

Jul 22, 2020

House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy

House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy The bill would permanently block the Trump administration's attempts to prevent Muslims, refugees, asylum seekers, and other groups from entering the United States.

House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy

Jul 22, 2020

HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act

HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act Jul 22, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Trump Administration has, at different times and through different means, banned Muslims, refugees, and asylum seekers from entering the United States over the past three years. The NO BAN Act, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed today, […]

HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act

May 5, 2020

A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum

A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum The international human rights system is fragile—HIAS will continue to represent, advocate, and litigate for something better and more rights-compliant.

A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum

Apr 28, 2020

HIAS Partners Find Ways to Stay Connected to Clients During Pandemic

HIAS Partners Find Ways to Stay Connected to Clients During Pandemic Despite the challenges of the pandemic, resettlement agencies in the HIAS affiliate network across the U.S. are finding ways to stay connected with their clients.

HIAS Partners Find Ways to Stay Connected to Clients During Pandemic

Mar 16, 2020

On the 40th Anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980

On the 40th Anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980 Forty years ago, in the highest expression of the American spirit, Congress passed the Refugee Act of 1980, landmark legislation that established the U.S. refugee resettlement program and asylum system.

On the 40th Anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980

Feb 11, 2020

Statement Submitted to House Judiciary Committee on “NO BAN Act”

Statement Submitted to House Judiciary Committee on “NO BAN Act” Statement Submitted to House Judiciary Committee on "NO BAN Act" Feb 11, 2020 Statement submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Markup of: H.R. 2214, the “National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act” or the “NO BAN Act”  For 139 years, HIAS, the American Jewish community’s refugee organization, has stood for welcome. We […]

Statement Submitted to House Judiciary Committee on “NO BAN Act”

Feb 4, 2020

Austin Assembly Rallies Support For Asylum Seekers

Austin Assembly Rallies Support For Asylum Seekers The Austin Jews for Refugees Assembly brought the Austin Jewish community together with elected officials and more than 35 local organizations.

Austin Assembly Rallies Support For Asylum Seekers

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