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HIAS-DC Publications

Action Alerts - HIAS DC periodically sends out action alerts on pressing immigration and refugee issues. We will let you know when key votes are taking place so you can weigh in with your members of Congress. Click here to subscribe.

Mid-East Refugee Digest - weekly compilation of articles relating to refugee issues in Israel, Egypt, and the Middle East. The Digest includes articles and summaries from the Israeli press and other press sources from around the world. Click here to subscribe.

Latin America Refugee Digest - monthly compilation of articles relating to the Jewish community in Latin America and general refugee issues in the region. Click here to subscribe.

Lautenberg Amendment Digest - weekly compliaton of articles relating to Iranian religious minorities and the renewal of the Lautenberg Amendment. Click here to subscribe.  


Policy Resolutions - HIAS' advocacy work is directed by our official policies. These policies, written with staff input and approved by our Board of Directors, cover many issues concerning immigration, refugees, and more. Click here to read all of HIAS' Policy Resolutions.  


Russian Columns - Each month, HIAS' DC office submits  articles that are included in Russian language press across the country. These articles discuss visa and citizenship information, immigration updates, and more. Click here to read selections of HIAS-DC Russian Columns.   


 

America's Broken Promise: The Dire Consequences of Welfare Reform for Jewish Refugees
by Melanie Nezer
HIAS Policy Paper
Fall 2006

 

 

 


 The "Material Support" Problem: The Jewish Perspective
  by Melanie Nezer
  HIAS Policy Paper
  Winter 2007