The bill, if passed, will exacerbate humanitarian and operational challenges at the border.
Biden Administration Pauses on Israel Weapons Packages a Welcome Step
If Israel’s leadership continues military operations that obstruct aid in Rafah, Biden must restrict U.S. support to the Netanyahu government.
Q&A: Meet Tucson-Based Nonprofit Humane Borders
Humane Borders’ mission is to save lives and create a just and humane border.
U.S. Ceasefire Call in Gaza Must Come with Red Lines
Statement from Refugees International President Jeremy Koyndyk: “After six months of war and tens of thousands of lives lost, President Biden’s call today for an immediate ceasefire and measurable steps to ease humanitarian suffering and enhance protection for civilians in Gaza marks a welcome shift in U.S. approach. However, that shift must come with clear…
SCOTUS Decision Could Have Harmful Consequences, Violates Asylum Law
The decision paves the way for widespread rights violations and could have harmful consequences for communities of color, immigrants, and people seeking safety in Texas.
Refugees International Welcomes Appointment of U.S. Envoy for Sudan, Urges Further Action on Sudan
President Biden must speak out about Sudan and provide the envoy with all necessary support to fulfill his challenging mandate.
150+ Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Annunciation House and Denounce Texas’ Attacks on Humanitarian Aid
We express our solidarity and full support to Annunciation House.
USA Today: Palestinians in Gaza Face Mass Starvation. Only an Immediate Ceasefire will Save Them.
Letting people in Gaza suffer and die from hunger and preventable disease is a political choice.
Senate Border Bill is a Missed Opportunity and Will Harm Refugees
The closed-door formulation of the bill excluded input from elected officials and affected communities, causing it to miss much of what is needed to meaningfully improve conditions at the border, reception of asylum seekers in the United States, or protections for displaced people within the Americas. Notably, the bill does not expand processing capacity at land border ports of entry or include steps to better coordinate reception of asylum seekers moving from the U.S. border to interior cities.
Three Years on From Biden’s Climate Migration Executive Order, It’s Time for Action
First, Congress must allocate the $3 billion for international climate adaptation pledged by the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) annually by 2024. This will support the vast majority of people who wish to stay in their homes, communities, and countries of origin.