Topic: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

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Mar 7, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Seven

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Seven The latest roundup of news and insight about the 47th president's policies toward refugees and displaced people.

Feb 27, 2025

Mark Hetfield on PBS: “Refugees are a Blessing, Not a Burden”

Mark Hetfield on PBS: “Refugees are a Blessing, Not a Burden” Hetfield, president of HIAS, argued that refugees benefit the economy and national security of the United States.

Feb 25, 2025

HIAS Applauds Federal Court’s Ruling Blocking Suspension of Refugee Program

HIAS Applauds Federal Court’s Ruling Blocking Suspension of Refugee Program HIAS applauds today’s court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), a significant victory in restoring the moral imperative of welcoming displaced people to the United States.

Feb 14, 2025

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Four

Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: Week Four This week, HIAS joined two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions on migration. Plus: Guantanamo, sanctuary cities, and more.

Feb 10, 2025

New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Suspension of Refugee Resettlement  Program and Freeze of Refugee Funding

New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Suspension of Refugee Resettlement  Program and Freeze of Refugee Funding HIAS joins national and local refugee-serving agencies and nine individuals filed Pacito v. Trump, the first lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order (EO) suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program (USRAP).

Feb 10, 2025

HIAS Joins Litigation to Stand Up for Refugees

HIAS Joins Litigation to Stand Up for Refugees HIAS joins the first lawsuit challenging President Trump's EO suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

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.

Dec 30, 2024

HIAS Pays Tribute to Former President Jimmy Carter

HIAS Pays Tribute to Former President Jimmy Carter HIAS pays tribute to the late president Jimmy Carter, who passed away yesterday at the age of 100. President Carter was a champion for refugees, and for human rights around the world.

Dec 20, 2024

Generous Grants Help Refugee Businesses Thrive in the U.S.

Generous Grants Help Refugee Businesses Thrive in the U.S. HIAS EAF collaborated with The Braun Foundation to provide $54,000 in grants that supported growth & hurricane recovery for 11 refugee entrepreneurs.

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