Juliette’s Harrowing Ordeal: Asylum Seeker Recounts Traumatic ICE Detention Amidst Record Highs
Mar 20, 2026 | By HIAS Staff The United States is currently experiencing a record high in the number of…
Migrant Rights
Fon Reunites with Family in D.C. After Perilous Journey and Navigating Complex U.S. Asylum System
Fon remembers the relentless ache of exhaustion, the gnawing uncertainty of his future, and the constant imperative to keep moving….
The Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Chad: A Surge of Sudanese Refugees and the Perilous Impact of Aid Cuts
By Jennie van den Boogaard | Director of Global External Relations and Marketing March 26, 2026 The civil war that…
Trump v. Barbara: Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case on Birthright Citizenship, Threatening America’s Foundational Principles
The Supreme Court is poised to adjudicate a case of profound significance this week, hearing arguments in Trump v. Barbara….
Panama: A Vital Crossroads Facing Shifting Migration Dynamics and Enduring Humanitarian Needs
Panama, a nation bridging two continents, has historically served as a crucial transit point for people traversing the Americas. This…
Bridging Divides: HIAS Ecuador’s Employability Initiative Connects Displaced Talent with Opportunity
Quito, Ecuador – April 30, 2026 – In a significant stride towards fostering economic inclusion and empowering vulnerable populations, HIAS…
The Pernicious Spread of the Great Replacement Theory and its Devastating Impact
The last decade has witnessed a dangerous escalation of misinformation and conspiracy theories targeting immigrants in the United States and…
The Humanitarian Crisis in Chad Deepens as Sudanese Displacement Reaches Unprecedented Levels
Three years into the brutal civil war in Sudan, the humanitarian landscape in the neighboring nation of Chad has become…
Why This Passover Night is Different: A Call to Action for Refugees and Immigrants
March 31, 2026 The familiar question posed at every Passover seder, "Why is this night different from all other nights?"…
A Legacy of Sanctuary: HIAS CEO Beth Oppenheim Reflects on Family History and the Enduring Need for Refugee Protection
April 14, 2026 – On the solemn occasion of Yom HaShoah, the Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust, Dr. Beth…
