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HIAS Calls on Congress to Reject Flawed Proposals

Mar 24, 2008
HIAS Opposes Two Immigration Acts Introduced Into the House

Mar 21, 2008
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Issues New Asylum Policy; More Likely that Victims of Persecution will Remain in Jail

Nov 14, 2007
HIAS: Another Opportunity Missed as Senate Fails to Pass DREAM Act

Oct 25, 2007
Bush Administration Throws In The Towel With Immigration Enforcement

Aug 15, 2007
Al HaMishmar – Jews Must Still Remain On Guard, Says HIAS’ New Chair

Aug 13, 2007
Mean-Spirited State and Local Ordinances Not the Solution to Immigration Reform

Jul 27, 2007
HIAS LAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF SSI EXTENSION

Jul 12, 2007
400 National, State, Local Organizations Urge Congress To Extend Benefits To Vulnerable Refugees

Jul 2, 2007
Senate Inaction On Comprehensive Immigration Reform: A Loss For America; A Win For No One

Jun 29, 2007
HIAS Disappointed in Collapse of Senate Immigration Reform Process; Calls on White House and Congress to Cross the Finish Line a

Jun 8, 2007
HIAS Commends Senate for Protecting Asylum Seekers But Disappointed that Family Amendments Were Defeated

Jun 7, 2007
Head of Boston Technology Investment Firm elected new Chair at HIAS

Jun 6, 2007
Famed Russian-American Violinst Albert Markov Keynote speaker at HIAS Scholarship Ceremony June 4

May 31, 2007
HIAS Welcomes Senate Compromise Immigration Package as Starting Point

May 21, 2007
HIAS Calls for CNN to Fire Lou Dobbs After Comparisons to Nazis

Apr 27, 2007
Letter from the CEO

Apr 23, 2007
HIAS: Strive Act a Real Step Toward Achieving Sensible Immigration Reform

Apr 17, 2007
Argentina and other South American countries opening their doors to refugees

Apr 16, 2007
HIAS: America needs sound policy, not politicking, to fix immigration system

Apr 13, 2007
Religious Freedom Report Two Years On: HIAS Concerned at Inaction on Recommendations

Apr 10, 2007
Passover's lessons for U.S. immigration policies

Apr 6, 2007
As the Debate Re-ignites, Prominent Jewish Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Fair and Workable Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Mar 20, 2007
We Urge Congress and the White House: Do Not Deny Refuge to Victims of Terrorism

Mar 9, 2007
HIAS Supports Citizenship Promotion Act

Mar 7, 2007
Religious Freedom Report Two Years On: HIAS Concerned at Inaction on Recommendations

Feb 8, 2007
Proposed Fee Increase a Barrier to Citizenship

Feb 2, 2007
“My Heroes” - HIAS Announces Theme for ’07 Poster Contest

Jan 31, 2007
Ahead of Tuesday Senate Judiciary Hearing, American Jewish Community Pleas: Help Iraqi Christians

Jan 12, 2007
Boston Technology Investment Firm CEO is First Vice Chair of HIAS Board

Jan 4, 2007
HIAS Names New VP for Membership and Development

Jan 4, 2007
HIAS: Virginia Congressman’s Letter an Attack on American Values

Dec 28, 2006
HIAS Announces 2007 Scholarship Competition

Dec 5, 2006
1,754 Refugees Resettled by HIAS in 2006

Nov 2, 2006
America's Oldest Immigrant Rescue and Resettlement Agency Turns 125

Nov 1, 2006
NASA Scientist, Immigration Lawyer named to HIAS Board

Oct 30, 2006
New Immigrant Guide to New York – researched, written and designed by Young Immigrants

Oct 27, 2006
Our Home Front Refugees in Crisis

Oct 16, 2006
Nearly 300 National, Regional, Local Groups Urge Congress To Preserve Lifeline to Elderly And Disabled Refugees

Oct 16, 2006
What if Material Support Laws Had Existed During Nazi Terror?

Aug 21, 2006
32 Californian Immigrants from Around the World Will Receive HIAS Scholarships in AUG. 22 ceremony

Aug 16, 2006
CVEI PUBLIC FORUM IN BRIGHTON BEACH AUG. 25

Aug 4, 2006
Religious Leaders to Discuss Immigration Reform at Interfaith Conference

Jul 11, 2006
Letter from the CEO

Jul 7, 2006
Seasoned Immigration, Refugee Policy Expert Re-Joins HIAS Staff

Jun 6, 2006
Senator Lieberman To Receive HIAS Liberty Award For Peace And Freedom

May 31, 2006
150 From Around The World To Receive HIAS Scholarships In June 5 Ceremony

May 31, 2006
Senate Bill a Good Start, But Serious Work Left To Be Done, Says HIAS

May 31, 2006
HIAS: Lieberman-Brownback Amendment Should Be Included in Immigration Reform

Apr 5, 2006
Refugee, Immigrant Policy Expert Elected HIAS President

Feb 27, 2006
Refugee Needs Exceed Administration’s 2007 Budget Request

Feb 7, 2006
"When I Grow Up." HIAS Announces Theme for '06 Poster Contest

Jan 20, 2006
HIAS Launches Campaign to Preserve Immigrant Arrival Records

Dec 14, 2005
HIAS Decries Anti-Immigrant House Legislation

Dec 12, 2005
HIAS, Joined by Elie Wiesel, and National Interfaith Coalition, Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Oct 14, 2005
The figures are in: HIAS Helped 2,170 Refugees Resettle In The USA In FY ’05

Oct 11, 2005
Updated Edition Now Available: Handbook Paves Russian-Speaking Community’s “Road to Success”

Sep 16, 2005
HIAS Katrina Disaster Response

Sep 2, 2005
HIAS Initiative Will Help Traumatized Sudanese Refugees in Chad

Aug 31, 2005
A Jewish Vision For the Future of American Immigration and Refugee Policy

Jul 5, 2005
Commemorating 350 Years of Jewish Life in America, Nation's Jewish Organizations Release Vision on Immigration and Refugee Polic

Jul 5, 2005
HIAS Seeking "Ambassadors" in DC Area

Apr 27, 2005
Interfaith Coalition of Faith-based Leaders Release Report Expressing Opposition to the REAL ID Act

Apr 11, 2005
HIAS Breathes Sigh Of Relief As Senate Takes First Step To Help Threatened Jewish Seniors

Mar 23, 2005
Religious Freedom Report Echoes Longstanding Concerns of HIAS

Feb 23, 2005
HIAS: REAL ID Act Would Further Restrict Victims of Persecution, Including Jews

Jan 27, 2005
HIAS Young Leaders Strive to Make a Difference

Jan 14, 2005


News HIAS In The News Arrival Statistics Letter from the CEO Publications	News HIAS Calls on Congress to Reject Flawed Proposals Mar 24, 2008 HIAS Opposes Two Immigration Acts Introduced Into the House Mar 21, 2008 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Issues New Asylum Policy; More Likely that Victims of Persecution will Remain in Jail Nov 14, 2007 HIAS: Another Opportunity Missed as Senate Fails to Pass DREAM Act Oct 25, 2007 Bush Administration Throws In The Towel With Immigration Enforcement Aug 15, 2007 Al HaMishmar – Jews Must Still Remain On Guard, Says HIAS’ New Chair Aug 13, 2007 Mean-Spirited State and Local Ordinances Not the Solution to Immigration Reform Jul 27, 2007 HIAS LAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF SSI EXTENSION Jul 12, 2007 400 National, State, Local Organizations Urge Congress To Extend Benefits To Vulnerable Refugees Jul 2, 2007 Senate Inaction On Comprehensive Immigration Reform: A Loss For America; A Win For No One Jun 29, 2007 HIAS Disappointed in Collapse of Senate Immigration Reform Process; Calls on White House and Congress to Cross the Finish Line a Jun 8, 2007 HIAS Commends Senate for Protecting Asylum Seekers But Disappointed that Family Amendments Were Defeated Jun 7, 2007 Head of Boston Technology Investment Firm elected new Chair at HIAS Jun 6, 2007 Famed Russian-American Violinst Albert Markov Keynote speaker at HIAS Scholarship Ceremony June 4 May 31, 2007 HIAS Welcomes Senate Compromise Immigration Package as Starting Point May 21, 2007 HIAS Calls for CNN to Fire Lou Dobbs After Comparisons to Nazis Apr 27, 2007 Letter from the CEO Apr 23, 2007 HIAS: Strive Act a Real Step Toward Achieving Sensible Immigration Reform Apr 17, 2007 Argentina and other South American countries opening their doors to refugees Apr 16, 2007 HIAS: America needs sound policy, not politicking, to fix immigration system Apr 13, 2007 Religious Freedom Report Two Years On: HIAS Concerned at Inaction on Recommendations Apr 10, 2007 Passover's lessons for U.S. immigration policies Apr 6, 2007 As the Debate Re-ignites, Prominent Jewish Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Fair and Workable Comprehensive Immigration Reform Mar 20, 2007 We Urge Congress and the White House: Do Not Deny Refuge to Victims of Terrorism Mar 9, 2007 HIAS Supports Citizenship Promotion Act Mar 7, 2007 Religious Freedom Report Two Years On: HIAS Concerned at Inaction on Recommendations Feb 8, 2007 Proposed Fee Increase a Barrier to Citizenship Feb 2, 2007 “My Heroes” - HIAS Announces Theme for ’07 Poster Contest Jan 31, 2007 Ahead of Tuesday Senate Judiciary Hearing, American Jewish Community Pleas: Help Iraqi Christians Jan 12, 2007 Boston Technology Investment Firm CEO is First Vice Chair of HIAS Board Jan 4, 2007 HIAS Names New VP for Membership and Development Jan 4, 2007 HIAS: Virginia Congressman’s Letter an Attack on American Values Dec 28, 2006 HIAS Announces 2007 Scholarship Competition Dec 5, 2006 1,754 Refugees Resettled by HIAS in 2006 Nov 2, 2006 America's Oldest Immigrant Rescue and Resettlement Agency Turns 125 Nov 1, 2006 NASA Scientist, Immigration Lawyer named to HIAS Board Oct 30, 2006 New Immigrant Guide to New York – researched, written and designed by Young Immigrants Oct 27, 2006 Our Home Front Refugees in Crisis Oct 16, 2006 Nearly 300 National, Regional, Local Groups Urge Congress To Preserve Lifeline to Elderly And Disabled Refugees Oct 16, 2006 What if Material Support Laws Had Existed During Nazi Terror? Aug 21, 2006 32 Californian Immigrants from Around the World Will Receive HIAS Scholarships in AUG. 22 ceremony Aug 16, 2006 CVEI PUBLIC FORUM IN BRIGHTON BEACH AUG. 25 Aug 4, 2006 Religious Leaders to Discuss Immigration Reform at Interfaith Conference Jul 11, 2006 Letter from the CEO Jul 7, 2006 Seasoned Immigration, Refugee Policy Expert Re-Joins HIAS Staff Jun 6, 2006 Senator Lieberman To Receive HIAS Liberty Award For Peace And Freedom May 31, 2006 150 From Around The World To Receive HIAS Scholarships In June 5 Ceremony May 31, 2006 Senate Bill a Good Start, But Serious Work Left To Be Done, Says HIAS May 31, 2006 HIAS: Lieberman-Brownback Amendment Should Be Included in Immigration Reform Apr 5, 2006 Refugee, Immigrant Policy Expert Elected HIAS President Feb 27, 2006 Refugee Needs Exceed Administration’s 2007 Budget Request Feb 7, 2006 "When I Grow Up." HIAS Announces Theme for '06 Poster Contest Jan 20, 2006 HIAS Launches Campaign to Preserve Immigrant Arrival Records Dec 14, 2005 HIAS Decries Anti-Immigrant House Legislation Dec 12, 2005 HIAS, Joined by Elie Wiesel, and National Interfaith Coalition, Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Oct 14, 2005 The figures are in: HIAS Helped 2,170 Refugees Resettle In The USA In FY ’05 Oct 11, 2005 Updated Edition Now Available: Handbook Paves Russian-Speaking Community’s “Road to Success” Sep 16, 2005 HIAS Katrina Disaster Response Sep 2, 2005 HIAS Initiative Will Help Traumatized Sudanese Refugees in Chad Aug 31, 2005 A Jewish Vision For the Future of American Immigration and Refugee Policy Jul 5, 2005 Commemorating 350 Years of Jewish Life in America, Nation's Jewish Organizations Release Vision on Immigration and Refugee Polic Jul 5, 2005 HIAS Seeking "Ambassadors" in DC Area Apr 27, 2005 Interfaith Coalition of Faith-based Leaders Release Report Expressing Opposition to the REAL ID Act Apr 11, 2005 HIAS Breathes Sigh Of Relief As Senate Takes First Step To Help Threatened Jewish Seniors Mar 23, 2005 Religious Freedom Report Echoes Longstanding Concerns of HIAS Feb 23, 2005 HIAS: REAL ID Act Would Further Restrict Victims of Persecution, Including Jews Jan 27, 2005 HIAS Young Leaders Strive to Make a Difference Jan 14, 2005