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Remembering Who We Are: One Year of Fighting Alongside Refugee and Immigrant Communities
Since January 20, 2025, HIAS has fought back against the Trump Administration, providing assistance to refugee and immigrant communities.
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Exactly one year ago, the Trump admin began a full-scale attack on refugees and immigrants in the U.S. and around the world. One that cost countless lives and dismantled critical protections.
But from day one, we have organized, adapted, and taken action in courts and communities worldwide:
But from day one, we have organized, adapted, and taken action in courts and communities worldwide:
As we emerge from Shabbat, we are enraged by the news of yet another shooting in Minneapolis.
Immigration enforcement continues to terrorize and brutalize entire communities. It is long past time for accountability.
Even in our grief, we will never stop fighting for a better world.
Immigration enforcement continues to terrorize and brutalize entire communities. It is long past time for accountability.
Even in our grief, we will never stop fighting for a better world.
Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated
A federal immigration officer has shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigidly cold streets in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.
apnews.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:13 AM
As we emerge from Shabbat, we are enraged by the news of yet another shooting in Minneapolis.
Immigration enforcement continues to terrorize and brutalize entire communities. It is long past time for accountability.
Even in our grief, we will never stop fighting for a better world.
Immigration enforcement continues to terrorize and brutalize entire communities. It is long past time for accountability.
Even in our grief, we will never stop fighting for a better world.
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Our communities must be protected from harm. Make your voice heard RIGHT NOW: bit.ly/4rb6eNC
Our communities must be protected from harm. Make your voice heard RIGHT NOW: bit.ly/4rb6eNC
January 22, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Our communities must be protected from harm. Make your voice heard RIGHT NOW: bit.ly/4rb6eNC
Our communities must be protected from harm. Make your voice heard RIGHT NOW: bit.ly/4rb6eNC
Enough is enough.
HIAS is proud to join 500+ organizations urging Congress to refuse increased funding for ICE and Border Patrol, and ensure that any appropriations bill for DHS requires accountability from immigration enforcement agencies.
Read the letter:
HIAS is proud to join 500+ organizations urging Congress to refuse increased funding for ICE and Border Patrol, and ensure that any appropriations bill for DHS requires accountability from immigration enforcement agencies.
Read the letter:
HIAS Joins 500+ Organizations in Urging Congress to Rein in ICE, Reject Increased Funding
HIAS joins 500+ civil and human rights organizations in urging Congress to rein in ICE and reject increased funding.
hias.org
January 21, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Enough is enough.
HIAS is proud to join 500+ organizations urging Congress to refuse increased funding for ICE and Border Patrol, and ensure that any appropriations bill for DHS requires accountability from immigration enforcement agencies.
Read the letter:
HIAS is proud to join 500+ organizations urging Congress to refuse increased funding for ICE and Border Patrol, and ensure that any appropriations bill for DHS requires accountability from immigration enforcement agencies.
Read the letter:
Exactly one year ago, the Trump admin began a full-scale attack on refugees and immigrants in the U.S. and around the world. One that cost countless lives and dismantled critical protections.
But from day one, we have organized, adapted, and taken action in courts and communities worldwide:
But from day one, we have organized, adapted, and taken action in courts and communities worldwide:
Remembering Who We Are: One Year of Fighting Alongside Refugee and Immigrant Communities
Since January 20, 2025, HIAS has fought back against the Trump Administration, providing assistance to refugee and immigrant communities.
hias.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Exactly one year ago, the Trump admin began a full-scale attack on refugees and immigrants in the U.S. and around the world. One that cost countless lives and dismantled critical protections.
But from day one, we have organized, adapted, and taken action in courts and communities worldwide:
But from day one, we have organized, adapted, and taken action in courts and communities worldwide:
Right now, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to question the legitimacy of a program that provided safety to thousands of people who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, to spread misinformation and harmful rhetoric:
Biden’s Afghan Parolee Program – A Trojan Horse with Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
www.judiciary.senate.gov
January 14, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Right now, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to question the legitimacy of a program that provided safety to thousands of people who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, to spread misinformation and harmful rhetoric:
We are horrified by recent immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, including reports that resettled refugees are being targeted. These actions have sown fear across communities that have long called Minnesota home, evidenced by the tragic killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent last week.
HIAS Condemns Immigration Enforcement Actions in Minnesota
HIAS is horrified by recent immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, including reports that resettled refugees are being targeted. These actions have sown fear across communities that have long c...
hias.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
We are horrified by recent immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, including reports that resettled refugees are being targeted. These actions have sown fear across communities that have long called Minnesota home, evidenced by the tragic killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent last week.
Once again, we are shaken by an antisemitic attack, this time on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, MS.
Our hearts are with the entire community, including the Institute for Southern Jewish Life. We must meet this moment with action, education, and solidarity.
Our hearts are with the entire community, including the Institute for Southern Jewish Life. We must meet this moment with action, education, and solidarity.
Suspect arrested after a fire destroys the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, 6 decades after a KKK bombing | CNN
A suspect has been arrested after a fire tore through Beth Israel, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, on Saturday, leaving the congregation forced to rebuild from the ashes — again.
www.cnn.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Once again, we are shaken by an antisemitic attack, this time on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, MS.
Our hearts are with the entire community, including the Institute for Southern Jewish Life. We must meet this moment with action, education, and solidarity.
Our hearts are with the entire community, including the Institute for Southern Jewish Life. We must meet this moment with action, education, and solidarity.
Greece has long served as a vital passage for people on the move. Today, it's one of the primary entry points for those seeking safety.
But what is the reality for displaced people living in Greece?
But what is the reality for displaced people living in Greece?
Refugees in Greece: What You Need to Know
Greece is one of the primary entry points for refugees and displaced people. Learn more about the current landscape for refugees in Greece.
hias.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Greece has long served as a vital passage for people on the move. Today, it's one of the primary entry points for those seeking safety.
But what is the reality for displaced people living in Greece?
But what is the reality for displaced people living in Greece?
Education can change everything — especially for students forced to flee their homes.
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
Scholarships Support Displaced Students in Starting their Careers in Colombia
Since 2023, HIAS has partnered with the DAFI scholarship program to help displaced students in Colombia complete a university education.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Education can change everything — especially for students forced to flee their homes.
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
In 2025, HIAS had to make hard decisions.
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
2025: Year in Review
In 2025, record global displacement collided with a sweeping rollback of U.S. humanitarian policies. HIAS still found ways to help.
hias.org
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In 2025, HIAS had to make hard decisions.
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
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I drafted my new @satevepost.bsky.social Considering History column on the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the spirit of Hanukkah, & the best of America before the horrific & tragic events this past weekend. But I'm even prouder to be sharing it now. 🗃️
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/cons...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/cons...
Considering History: The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the Spirit of Hanukkah, and American Ideals | The Saturday Evening Post
Tracing the history of Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society highlights how much this organization embodies both the spirit of Hanukkah and Judaism and the best of America.
www.saturdayeveningpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I drafted my new @satevepost.bsky.social Considering History column on the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the spirit of Hanukkah, & the best of America before the horrific & tragic events this past weekend. But I'm even prouder to be sharing it now. 🗃️
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/cons...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/cons...
“By doubling the list of restricted countries, the Trump Administration is literally doubling down on its targeting of entire communities based on where they come from.”
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
HIAS Condemns the Trump Administration’s Expanded Travel Ban
HIAS unequivocally opposes the Trump Administration’s latest expansion of the travel ban based solely on nationality to 39 countries.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
“By doubling the list of restricted countries, the Trump Administration is literally doubling down on its targeting of entire communities based on where they come from.”
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
HIAS is horrified by this devastating act of antisemitic violence. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
At least 12 dead, including 1 gunman, in attack on Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach
Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.
www.npr.org
December 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
HIAS is horrified by this devastating act of antisemitic violence. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
We congratulate Dr. Barham Salih on his appointment as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
Former Iraqi President Barham Salih to lead UN refugee agency
Barham Salih, a former Iraqi president who fled persecution under Saddam Hussein, has been appointed the next U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, breaking the tradition of selecting leaders mainly fr...
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We congratulate Dr. Barham Salih on his appointment as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
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RCUSA, elected leaders, & advocates are sounding the alarm: Collective punishment isn't public safety.
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
RCUSA, elected leaders, & advocates are sounding the alarm: Collective punishment isn't public safety.
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
In the past few weeks, the Trump admin has targeted refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, throwing hundreds of thousands of people into fear and trauma.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In the past few weeks, the Trump admin has targeted refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, throwing hundreds of thousands of people into fear and trauma.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
Don’t let hate win.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
December 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Don’t let hate win.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
In the past two weeks, we've witnessed new restrictions that will have devastating impacts for refugees, asylum seekers & immigrant communities across the U.S.
We're breaking down what you need to know:
We're breaking down what you need to know:
The Trump Administration’s Alarming New Attacks on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
After a shooting in Washington, D.C., President Trump has announced sweeping restrictions to immigration, harming refugees and asylees.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In the past two weeks, we've witnessed new restrictions that will have devastating impacts for refugees, asylum seekers & immigrant communities across the U.S.
We're breaking down what you need to know:
We're breaking down what you need to know:
The world’s crises aren’t slowing down, but neither are we.
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
Double Your Giving Tuesday Gift
Across the world, families are fleeing violence and persecution in search of safety. Though too often, countries are closing their doors instead of opening their arms. But together, we can work to mak...
giving.hias.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The world’s crises aren’t slowing down, but neither are we.
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred in D.C. last week. Our thoughts are with the victims and families of all those affected.
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred in D.C. last week. Our thoughts are with the victims and families of all those affected.
Women & girls are disproportionately impacted by conflict.
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
When Women Are Safe, Communities Thrive
16 Days of Activism invites us to look at how women are disproportionately impacted by conflict, displacement, and crisis.
hias.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Women & girls are disproportionately impacted by conflict.
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
“This is a new low in the administration’s consistently cold-hearted treatment of people who are already building new lives and enriching the communities where they have made their homes." - Naomi S., VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy on the Trump admin's latest memo:
Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says
The Trump administration plans to review all refugees admitted during the Biden years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“This is a new low in the administration’s consistently cold-hearted treatment of people who are already building new lives and enriching the communities where they have made their homes." - Naomi S., VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy on the Trump admin's latest memo:
Seven years ago, Christine arrived in Kenya as a refugee with a dream of becoming a doctor — a dream that was interrupted by conflict and displacement.
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
Refugee Entrepreneur Expands Sustainable Fashion Business Online in Kenya
Through a digital skill lab program funded by HIAS Kenya, Christine, a refugee from DRC, has expanded her sustainable fashion business.
hias.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Seven years ago, Christine arrived in Kenya as a refugee with a dream of becoming a doctor — a dream that was interrupted by conflict and displacement.
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
ICYMI: The U.S. government is moving to revive and expand the “public charge” rule — meaning some immigrants could be denied permanent status if they’ve received benefits like SNAP, housing assistance or non-emergency Medicaid.
Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits
The Trump administration is bringing back a policy that could penalize migrants for using public benefits if they're seeking a green card or visa.
www.npr.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
ICYMI: The U.S. government is moving to revive and expand the “public charge” rule — meaning some immigrants could be denied permanent status if they’ve received benefits like SNAP, housing assistance or non-emergency Medicaid.
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We're clear: the Government's proposed asylum reforms will only entrench division and cause serious harm. People who need the UK's protection deserve so much better.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We're clear: the Government's proposed asylum reforms will only entrench division and cause serious harm. People who need the UK's protection deserve so much better.
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