A Crisis of Care: The Surge of Preventable Deaths in U.S. Immigration Detention
The United States immigration detention system is currently facing its deadliest period in over a decade. Since the inception of President Donald Trump’s second term, at least 59 individuals have…
Beyond the Ballot Box: Why Congressional Midterms Are Crucial for the Future of U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policy
By Naomi Steinberg Vice President of Refugee and Immigration Policy and Advocacy October 15, 2026 As Americans head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections, the political discourse is…
Terror in the Arena: The Lasting Scars of the Wilder, Idaho Immigration Raid
On a crisp Sunday afternoon in October 2025, the rural Idaho community of Wilder was transformed into a militarized zone. What began as a celebration of culture and family at…
The Classroom as a Crucible: How Immigration Policy is Reshaping the American Childhood
In a sun-drenched schoolyard in San Diego, a game of foursquare unfolds with the typical rhythm of third-grade recess. But for one student, identified here by the pseudonym "Emma," the…
Beyond the Ballot: Why Congress Is the True Architect of U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policy
By Naomi Steinberg, Vice President of Refugee and Immigration Policy and Advocacy October 15, 2026 As the United States approaches the 2026 midterm elections, the political atmosphere is saturated with…
The Minnesota Model: How Grassroots Solidarity Stalled the Largest Immigration Enforcement Operation in U.S. History
Introduction In the winter of 2025, the state of Minnesota became the unlikely epicenter of a historic collision between federal executive overreach and hyper-local community resilience. As the Trump administration…
Oversight Failure: Investigation Reveals Systemic Abuse and Human Rights Violations in Florida Immigration Detention Centers
By Investigative Desk A pair of scathing reports released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) on September 11 has cast a harsh spotlight…
The Unfinished Promise: Navigating 250 Years of the American Immigration Narrative
By HIAS Staff | July 3, 2026 As the United States reaches the quarter-millennium mark of its existence, the nation finds itself at a profound crossroads. Two hundred and fifty…
A Legacy of Welcome and Resistance: 250 Years of U.S. Immigration and the Enduring Mission of HIAS
By Jennie van den Boogaard, Director of Global External Relations and Marketing June 24, 2026 As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…




















