Topic: U.S. Border Response
HIAS advocates for the humane treatment of those seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. This work includes routinely organizing delegations of faith leaders to observe current conditions and HIAS’ and partner organizations’ work along the border. HIAS Mexico offers an array of services to asylum seekers in Mexico, including informing them of their rights and responsibilities when seeking asylum in the U.S.
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Apr 16, 2024
What I Saw at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Apr 16, 2024
Visiting the U.S.-Mexico border, Rabbi Lewis Kamrass saw the challenges asylum seekers must overcome — and the need for a moral response.
Apr 5, 2024
WATCH: Standing for Rights and Safety at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Apr 5, 2024
Learn more about current conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border and in the LAC region, solutions to address existing challenges, and how to help.
Feb 13, 2024
HIAS “Profoundly Disappointed” by Mayorkas Impeachment
Feb 13, 2024
HIAS is condemning the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Feb 5, 2024
New Bill Would Trade Away Asylum Seekers’ Rights
Feb 5, 2024
The supplemental funding bill ties aid to Israel, Ukraine, and more to policies that would have disastrous, lasting effects on the U.S. asylum system.
Feb 5, 2024
Jewish Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Conspiracies
Feb 5, 2024
In a statement, 17 Jewish organizations expressed concern over white supremacist conspiracy theories underlying the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas.
Dec 21, 2023
Understanding New York’s Migrant “Crisis” — and How to Help
Dec 21, 2023
HIAS experts say New York isn't facing a "migration crisis", but a lack of coordination and resources. HIAS is helping new arrivals, and you can too.
Dec 13, 2023
Asylum is at Risk in the U.S. It’s Time to Take Action.
Dec 13, 2023
Negotiations around funding for humanitarian and refugee programs are being tied to policies that could restrict asylum in the U.S. for years to come.
Dec 10, 2023
Settlement with Families Separated at the Border a Critical First Step
Dec 10, 2023
HIAS welcomes the approval of the federal government’s settlement with thousands of families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump administration in 2017 and 2018.
Dec 8, 2023
White House Must Reject Funding Compromises That Endanger Asylum Seekers
Dec 8, 2023
HIAS is deeply alarmed by reports that the Biden administration is considering new restrictions on asylum and expanded deportation processes in an effort to reach an agreement to keep funding for Israel and Ukraine in a supplemental funding bill.
Nov 29, 2023
HIAS Renews Call on Congress to Reject Anti-Asylum Proposals in Funding Negotiations
Nov 29, 2023
HIAS is watching with deepening concern as Congress moves toward sacrificing fundamental asylum norms in its effort to reach a spending agreement that would ensure continued support for Ukraine.