Topic: U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
162 results
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 […]
Feb 4, 2020
Austin Assembly Rallies Support For Asylum Seekers
Feb 4, 2020
The Austin Jews for Refugees Assembly brought the Austin Jewish community together with elected officials and more than 35 local organizations.
Jan 15, 2020
Judge Blocks Order Allowing State, Local Officials to Veto Resettlement
Jan 15, 2020
Judge Blocks Order Allowing State, Local Officials to Veto Resettlement Jan 15, 2020 Judge Blocks Executive Order Giving Veto Power to State and Local Officials in Refugee ResettlementThree faith-based resettlement agencies brought the challenge against the unprecedented order (Greenbelt, MD) – Today, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit HIAS v. Trump, […]
Jan 10, 2020
HIAS Decries Decision by Gov. Abbott to Block Refugee Resettlement in Texas
Jan 10, 2020
HIAS Decries Decision by Gov. Abbott to Block Refugee Resettlement in Texas Jan 10, 2020 This afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he will not provide consent to allow refugee resettlement to continue in Texas. This makes Abbott the first governor to block resettlement since President Trump signed an executive order giving state and […]
Jan 8, 2020
HIAS, Refugee Agencies, Argue Against Trump Executive Order
Jan 8, 2020
Oral arguments were heard in HIAS v. Trump, as the executive order allowing state and local officials to stop refugees from being resettled in their jurisdictions was challenged in court.
Dec 26, 2019
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Determination and Global Growth
Dec 26, 2019
2019 saw HIAS open new international offices, continue its work of fighting for refugees and asylum seekers, and hold the Trump administration accountable for its anti-immigration actions.
Nov 22, 2019
HIAS, Refugee Agencies Sue Pres. Trump Over Executive Order
Nov 22, 2019
HIAS, together with two other refugee resettlement agencies, are taking President Trump to court over his recent executive order giving state and local officials authority to block refugee resettlement in their jurisdictions.