HIAS

We are appalled by reports that the Trump administration is once again planning on limiting the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program primarily to white South Africans.

“For more than four decades, America’s refugee program has provided a lifesaving pathway for people fleeing violence and persecution,” said Naomi Steinberg, HIAS Vice President, Refugee and Immigration Policy & Advocacy. “But again, this administration is diminishing and distorting this legacy in service of its political whims.”

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HIAS Appalled by Proposed Exclusion of Vulnerable Refugees HIAS is appalled by reports that the administration is once again planning on limiting the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program primarily to white South Africans, for 2027.

Community sponsorship helps newcomers bridge critical gaps in their first months in the U.S. Beyond the physical and logistical help, it also offers something deeper: genuine connection.

Read more from volunteers and newcomers about community sponsorship's positive impact →

Community Sponsorship: How Volunteers Power Refugee Resettlement Across the U.S. HIAS and our partners have been at the forefront of exploring community sponsorship as a model of refugee resettlement in the U.S.

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As ICE detention numbers hit record highs, due process protections are increasingly being bypassed.

Enforcement may be less visible than it was earlier this year, but the scale of what's happening has only grown. Swipe to learn more and how to take action → https://hias.org/how/support-our-immigrant-neighbors/

The farmland that Matoua's household once relied on is now occupied by the Arkoum refugee camp, making it impossible to continue traditional farming activities.

But in the face of these odds, she found a way to build resilience for herself and her family →

This project is partially funded by the Chad Humanitarian Fund (XHF)

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As protections continue to be stripped from displaced communities across the U.S., thousands of our immigrant neighbors could use support. Whether it's accompanying someone to their court hearings or sending a message to your members of Congress, every action can make a difference.

The U.S. government may have abandoned these communities, but we won't.

Our hearts are heavy with the tragic passing of Pierre Damas Bel.

Like many of the ~350,000 Haitian immigrants in the country, he recently lost his temporary protected status. Pierre was also part of the community that federal agents placed electronic monitoring devices on.

His death is a devastating indicator of the human consequences of the Trump administration's assault on the rights of immigrants, and the fear that immigrants have of being deported and sent back to the danger they fled.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In a crisis? Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 #988