Seven former leaders of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling on him to do everything in his power to increase refugee resettlement in the United States in Fiscal Year 2021.
Letter to Secretary Pompeo Urging Support for U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
Seven former leaders of the U.S. Refugee Admissions program write to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in support of the program and to encourage a substantial increase in the refugee admissions ceiling for Fiscal Year 2021.
Why Should Americans Care About Refugee Resettlement? We Asked U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin
As the Trump administration prepares to decide how many refugees the United States may resettle, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin explains why we need a robust U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Why Should Americans Care About Refugee Resettlement? We Asked U.S. Rep. Judy Chu
As the Trump administration prepares to decide how many refugees the United States may resettle, U.S. Rep. Judy Chu explains why we need a robust U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Medical Neglect, Mistreatment of Detainees in U.S. Immigration Detention ‘Not New, Not Aberrations’
Senior U.S. Advocate Yael Schacher comments on the recent news of medical mistreatment of immigrants and asylum seekers in detention facilities.
Welcoming Week: Celebrating & Supporting Our Refugee Neighbors
The Refugee Advocacy Lab, Refugees International, Refugee Congress, International Refugee Assistance Project, International Rescue Committee, and World Education Services hosted a webinar on how refugees enrich our country.
9th Circuit Court Ruling Jeopardizes Lives of Hundreds of Thousands of TPS Holders
Today’s ruling from the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in Ramos v. Wolf has jeopardized the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with temporary protected status (TPS) from El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Sudan.
The Hill: Why Should Americans Care About Refugee Resettlement?
In the coming weeks, President Trump will decide on the number of refugees the United States is prepared to admit and resettle from around the world in fiscal 2021. All indications are that the president will continue to turn his back on this vital program.
Refugees International Statement on Trump Administration’s Proposed Plan to Postpone Refugee Resettlement
Refugees International President Eric Schwartz responds to a report that the Trump administration may postpone or cut refugee admissions in the coming year.
Amnesty International: The U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement and the Future of Asylum in the United States
Refugees International’s Yael Schacher joined Amnesty International for an event on the U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement and the future of asylum in the United States.