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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to Omar Yaghi, a Palestinian refugee who just won the Nobel Prize in chemistry! Yaghi’s story highlights the contributions of refugees and other immigrants 🌍, who’ve won 40% of all Nobel Prizes awarded to Americans since 2000.🏅
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded jointly to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi "for the development of metal–organic frameworks"

www.nobelprize.org

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · 3d

“We’re hearing from Afghan women’s rights activists, Venezuelan political dissidents, Congolese families, persecuted Christians, & other religious minorities, all of whom now fear there is no room left for them in a system they trusted.” - @krishvignarajah.bsky.social

Full statement: bit.ly/4nEml51

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · 3d

NEW from @apnews.com - U.S. refugee cap may be set as low as 7,500.

“This would be a monumental shift in U.S. refugee policy, not just in terms of reducing admissions, but also in terms of disproportionately privileging one group over every other,”
- @krishvignarajah.bsky.social

📰 bit.ly/3KAvpsY

Trump considers cutting US refugee intake to 7,500, focusing on white South Africans, officials say

President Donald Trump is considering admitting far fewer refugee into the U.S. this year – as few as 7,500, and mostly white Afrikaners.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · 11d

On this day, I invite you to join me in speaking out 🗣️, welcoming a neighbor 🏠, and helping to build a future rooted in justice ⚖️, compassion ❤️, and hope 🌱. #refugeeswelcome #worlddayofmigrantsandrefugees #faith

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · 11d

This is more than just a day of prayer and love for the millions displaced by conflict and persecution, it is also a call to conscience.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · 11d

🌍 September 28th marks World Day of Migrants and Refugees, a day recognized by the Catholic Church and faith communities worldwide.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · 23d

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, I'm sharing the facts -

MYTH: Refugees and immigrants are voting illegally in the United States. ❌

Disinformation and hateful rhetoric about immigrants and refugees are everywhere. Don’t believe what you read in the comments. Get the facts. ✔️

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · 27d

Will you support #Ride4Refuge and help us raise $30,000 for our Community Culture Garden, a place of hope and healing for refugees in Fargo-Moorhead? 🥳🚲🌱

Learn more and give today at globalrefuge.org/ride4refuge 🔗

@krishvignarajah.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome #FargoMoorhead

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Sep 9

Immigrant entrepreneurs are clearly a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, driving innovation, creating millions of jobs, and founding some of our country’s most successful and influential companies.

Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Sep 9

A record high 231 Fortune 500 companies in 2025 were founded by immigrants or children of immigrants. These companies generated $8.6 trillion in revenue and employ over 15.4 million people.

www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/fortu...

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Sep 5

Behind every rollback of refugee resettlement, TPS, or humanitarian parole is a child, a parent, a family losing hope — despite having complied with every rule.

I joined NPR/WAMU’s 1A to share why these protections matter, and why dismantling them harms us all.

the1a.org/segments/the...

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wishing you and your families a restful and meaningful Labor Day. Together, let’s truly honor the hard work, resiliency, and opportunities created by the Labor Movement, as we strive to ensure all American are afforded the dignity of work.

Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the people who power our nation, including the refugees and other immigrants that make the U.S. workforce stronger every day!

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Aug 31

Bipartisan laws exist to ensure kids are screened for trafficking, abuse, or persecution before any decisions are made about their future.

Any new policy must respect these protections and be grounded in child welfare best practices, not expediency or fear.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Aug 31

Children aren’t pawns.
 Flying Guatemalan kids out early on a holiday weekend-only to pull them off planes last-minute and leave them in limbo-isn’t just chaotic. It’s cruel.

These are vulnerable children who deserve care, not political theater.

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Aug 15

On August 15, 2021, the government of Afghanistan fell under Taliban control & a massive evacuation effort began to bring 76,000+ Afghans to safety in the U.S.

Four years later, Afghan allies & community members are once more at grave risk.

📰 Read more: bit.ly/4mijRby
🚨 Take action: bit.ly/3GXh3kM

Four Years Later: Afghan Allies at Risk in the U.S. | Global Refuge

Four years after the Afghanistan evacuation, Afghan allies in the U.S. face urgent risks. Learn their stories, challenges, and how you can take action.

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Aug 13

“The message seems clear: there will be extreme pushback on jurisdictions like Maryland who welcome immigrants, defend their rights under the law, and hold the federal government accountable to its constitutional obligations,” said @krishvignarajah.bsky.social of @globalrefuge.bsky.social.

As Trump targets states for immigration enforcement, Maryland is high on the list

Maryland and other blue states have been met with funding denials, program cuts and other means that hurt their constituents under the Trump administration.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Jul 23

#NowHiring: Join our team in the work of welcome!

Global Refuge is currently hiring for ✨29✨ positions across the United States and Mexico. Apply today! ⤵️

🔗 globalrefuge.org/careers

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Jul 22

The termination of TPS for Afghanistan went into effect last night (July 21), leaving up to 11,700 Afghans in the U.S. without protection from deportation and, in many cases, without valid work authorization. #TPS4Afghans

🚨 TAKE ACTION: globalrefuge.org/TPS4Afghans
📰 Full statement: bit.ly/44U296U

Terminating TPS for Afghans is wrong

Afghan allies will lose temporary status under TPS termination

globalrefuge.org

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thanks to Denver Frederick for having me on the Business of Giving to talk about fighting fiction with fact, the challenges Global Refuge has faced this year, how we’re still out there doing the work of welcome, and how you can help.

denver-frederick.com/2025/07/17/i...

Immigration as America’s Superpower: Krish O’Mara Vignarajah on Fighting Fiction with Fact - Denver Frederick

My guest today is a bold and passionate leader guiding one of the country’s most vital humanitarian organizations. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah is the President and CEO of Global Refuge, formerly known as ...

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Jul 10

NEW from Bloomberg: Global Refuge weigh in on the Trump admin's efforts to curtail healthcare access for immigrants and refugees.

“We’re witnessing a multi-front campaign that is quietly but systematically cutting off access to care for immigrants and refugees,” said @krishvignarajah.bsky.social.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jul 2

As I shared on @theweekendprime.bsky.social, we’re witnessing the largest “de-documentation” effort in modern US history.

That runs contrary to the will of the American people, who overwhelmingly support a balanced approach between border security and functional legal immigration pathways.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 30

The DOJ is suing EVERY federal judge in Maryland — just for doing their job.

In my new @baltimoresun.bsky.social OpEd, I explain why this isn’t just about immigration. It’s about the rule of law. And what’s at stake for all of us. ⤵️
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/06/28/l...

Lawsuit against Maryland’s federal judges sets dangerous precedent | GUEST COMMENTARY

For the first time in American history, the U.S. Department of Justice has sued an entire bench of federal justices, writes Krish O’Mara Vignarajah.

www.baltimoresun.com

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 29

NEW: I joined @theweekendprime.bsky.social to discuss the impact of this week’s SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship and beyond.

Very grateful to @crampell.bsky.social, @ayman.msnbc.com, @elisejordan.bsky.social, and @ahylton26.bsky.social for such thoughtful questions on these important issues.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 27

Finally and importantly, today’s ruling does NOT decide whether President Trump’s executive order itself is constitutional. That is a question that remains before the lower courts, and the struggle to protect this bedrock right will continue.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 27

We have already heard concern from families who are unsure whether their U.S.-born children will be recognized as citizens, and who fear what might come next.

This fractured approach is unworkable, unjust, and out of step with our values as a nation.

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