We found 125 results for “Afghan Resettlement”.
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Chase Millsap: Veteran +
June 13, 2017
Meet Chase Millsap, a U.S. Marine and Army veteran who served three tours in Iraq. He’s also a filmmaker. On one of Chase’s tours, as…
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Funding Bill Maintains U.S. Support for Refugees, Wartime Allies
May 1, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today said that the compromise fiscal year 2017 funding bill put forth by Congress yesterday contains several provisions that would maintain American support for refugees. The…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis Top Items Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings Confirmation hearings begin today in the Senate for Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee to…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis TOP ITEMS President’s Budget Request President Trump is expected to submit his budget request to Congress on Thursday. The administration has…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: March 6, 2017
March 6, 2017
TOP ITEMS Revised Refugee Ban President Trump today signed a new executive order suspending the refugee resettlement program, and banning the issuance of new visas…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 27, 2017
February 27, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis TOP ITEMS President Trump to Address Congress President Trump will give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.…
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Veterans for American Ideals Files Amicus Brief Against Immigration Ban Affecting U.S. Allies
February 16, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Today Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Hameed Darweesh, an Iraqi man who served…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis Top Items Ruling Upholds Stay on Muslim Ban On Thursday the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that upheld the…
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Myth v. Fact: Trump’s Refugee and Immigration Executive Order
February 7, 2017
On January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order that: 1) Bars Syrian refugees from coming to the United States indefinitely; 2) Bars nationals from…
Refugees Strengthen America: Q & A
February 1, 2017
Q. Should we be worried a terrorist can get into the United States through the resettlement program by pretending to be a refugee? A. Refugees must…
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Refugee Resettlement – Security Screening Information
February 1, 2017
Refugee Resettlement Screening Process The United States screens and vets refugees more stringently than any other group allowed to enter the country. STAGE ONE: The U.N.…
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DHS Reportedly to Allow Iraqis with SIV Visas into United States Despite Ban
January 31, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today praised reports that the Department of Homeland Security will provide exemptions to President Trump’s executive order for Iraqis who are eligible…