We found 127 results for “Afghan Resettlement”.
Fact Sheet
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.…
Press
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…
Press
Veterans Urge Trump to Rethink Executive Orders Barring Refugees, Immigrants
January 29, 2017
Washington, D.C.—In a letter sent today Veterans for American Ideals, a group of more than 2,000 veterans of the U.S. armed forces, urged President Donald Trump to reconsider…
Press
“Extreme Vetting” Executive Order Targets Vulnerable Refugees
January 27, 2017
New York City— Human Rights First today condemned an executive order on the entry of refugees that will block and derail resettlement of thoroughly screened refugees,…
Blog
Resettling Refugees is the Right Choice, Morally and Strategically
January 26, 2017
Accepting refugees—some of the most at-risk people on earth—makes America stronger, despite claims from President Trump and others that refugees pose a danger to the…
Press
Executive Orders Halting Refugee Resettlement Dangerous to National Security
January 25, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today urged the Trump Administration to refrain from issuing executive orders that would suspend the U.S. refugee resettlement program and end U.S.…
Blog
Haley Concerned about Refugees, but Lacks Information on Vetting
January 20, 2017
Governor Nikki Haley, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed concern for refugees during her Senate confirmation hearing this Wednesday, noting…
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Travis Weiner
January 17, 2017
As part of United Religions Initiative North America’s #TangibleHope campaign, Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building…
Blog
Washington Week on Human Rights: January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis TOP ITEMS Inauguration On Friday President-elect Donald Trump will officially take the oath of office to become the 45th president of…
Blog
Top Texas Officials Drop Lawsuit Over Syrian Refugees
October 13, 2016
By Joe Jenkins Late last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton withdrew his lawsuit against the U.S. government in a move that may signal the end of…
Blog
Washington Week on Human Rights: October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016
Top Items Refugee Resettlement The Obama Administration has reached its refugee resettlement goal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, which ended on Friday. Early reports indicate that…
Testimony
Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic: The Need to Protect Refugees
September 28, 2016
Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.) Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest “Oversight of…