Category Archives: Media and Publications
DHS Ends Discriminatory Post-9/11 Registration and Tracking Program for Muslim Males in the U.S.
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially ended a Bush-era registry created after 9/11 to track men from predominantly Muslim countries who were not U.S. citizens. The registry, known as the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS), was shown to be ineffective and had not been used for years. Nonetheless, the NSEERS structure remained […]
USCIS Reaches FY2017 H-1B Cap
On April 7th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced has reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2017. USCIS has also received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions filed under the U.S. advanced degree exemption. USCIS will use a computer-generated process, also known as the lottery, to randomly select the […]
Update: Supreme Court grants Certiorari in Texas v. USA
1/20/2016 The Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Texas v. USA, and will rule on the legality of the centerpiece of President Obama’s program to lift the threat of deportation and to provide temporary work permits to an estimated 4 million undocumented individuals in the middle of a Presidential election year. The case involves a challenge to the […]
The U.S. Immigration Bar Rightfully Condemns Bigoted, Discriminatory Rhetoric
Source: American Immigration Lawyers Association (Doc. 15120860) Central to the mission of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the promotion of justice and advocacy for fair and reasonable immigration laws. AILA condemns any proposal that would treat someone differently based upon nationality or religion. Bigotry and discrimination are anathema to the principles upon which […]
What We Should Know About the Vetting Process for Syrian Refugees
Certain politicians are trying to block the United States from participating in our international obligation to accept refugees, if they happen to be Muslim or from Syria. While I understand and agree that we must protect our peoples’ security, why don’t we at least discuss the topic rationally and with accurate information? Bryan Naylor of […]
Jewish Group Advocates For and Provides Assistance to Muslims from Syria
HIAS, formerly Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. For more than 130 years, HIAS has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. Support this group, which fosters much-needed understanding […]
