Topic: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
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Oct 28, 2020
Arguments Heard in HIAS v. Trump Appeal
Oct 28, 2020
HIAS argued in federal court on Oct. 27 that an injunction against President Trump's executive order giving states and local governments the power to block the resettlement of refugees should remain in effect.
Oct 8, 2020
Presidential Intent, But No Declaration: What Now for U.S. Refugee Admissions?
Oct 8, 2020
The announcement of the new unofficial refugee admissions cap of 15,000 brought up many questions that have still not been answered.
Sep 10, 2020
The U.S. Can — And Should — Take In More Refugees
Sep 10, 2020
We need to save the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and allow more refugees into the country this coming year.
Jul 30, 2020
USCIS Is Out of Money. That’s a ‘Definitive Threat’ to Refugee Admissions.
Jul 30, 2020
“Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming refugees ... is really a collective responsibility that all Americans should share,” says León Rodriguez, a former head of the agency.
Jul 22, 2020
House Passage of NO BAN Act a Big Win For Fair Immigration Policy
Jul 22, 2020
The bill would permanently block the Trump administration's attempts to prevent Muslims, refugees, asylum seekers, and other groups from entering the United States.
Jul 22, 2020
HIAS Applauds House of Representatives For Passing NO BAN Act
Jul 22, 2020
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, […]
May 5, 2020
A Global Perspective on the Modern Perils of Seeking Asylum
May 5, 2020
The international human rights system is fragile—HIAS will continue to represent, advocate, and litigate for something better and more rights-compliant.
Apr 28, 2020
HIAS Partners Find Ways to Stay Connected to Clients During Pandemic
Apr 28, 2020
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.
Mar 16, 2020
On the 40th Anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980
Mar 16, 2020
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.
Feb 11, 2020
Statement Submitted to House Judiciary Committee on “NO BAN Act”
Feb 11, 2020
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 […]