United Support: All 50 States Embrace Refugees in Local Communities

September 12, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules | [email protected] BIPARTISAN STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS FROM ALL 50 STATES WELCOME REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES Hundreds of Elected Officials Sign Bipartisan Letter to President Biden to Strengthen USRAP (New York, NY) – Today, 477 state and local elected officials from across the country … Read more

IRAP Launches Groundbreaking Effort to Protect Separated Families in U.S. and Latin America

IRAP Announces Initiative to Expand Legal Pathways to Safety IRAP recently launched the Bay Area Family Reunification Initiative with partners in the U.S. and Latin America to strengthen pathways for separated children and families. This initiative aims to provide access to family reunification pathways for immigrants in the Bay Area and their family members abroad. … Read more

Breaking: Latest CAM Program Documents Reveal Key Details on Processing Questions

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Insider Look: US Refugee Admissions Program in the Americas Webinar Series

Breaking News: What is the Latest Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding? The situation unfolding is dire and requires immediate attention. Here are the key details: Urgent humanitarian assistance needed Mass displacement of families Severe shortage of food and clean water How Can You Help Those Affected? Here are some ways you can make a difference and provide … Read more

Breaking News: United States Must Stop Deportation Flights to Haiti – Violating International Humanitarian Principles

Forced Repatriation of Haitians by the United States Raises Concerns What are the implications of the U.S. government’s deportation flights to Haiti amidst ongoing violence? Violations of commitments to non-refoulement Disparate impact on Black migrants exercising their rights Staff Attorney Erik Crew emphasizes the need for the U.S. to provide lawful pathways for Haitians seeking … Read more

Shocking: Unprecedented U.S. Funding for Deportations from Panama Raises Deep Concerns

On July 1, 2024, Panama and the United States collaborated for a groundbreaking initiative using U.S. State Department funds for deportations from Panama. Let’s delve into the details of this significant partnership: What is the Diplomatic Arrangement Between Panama and the United States? An agreement between Panama and the U.S. for the repatriation of foreign … Read more

Humanitarian Group Opposes New Rule Limiting Asylum at U.S. Border

On July 8, 2024, IRAP submitted a public comment opposing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Interim Final Rule on Securing the Border, published on June 7, 2024. What does the rule entail? Suspends entry at the U.S. southern border until total border encounter numbers drop persistently and … Read more

Ensuring Family Unity: Prioritizing Family Reunification Before the 2024 U.S. Election

On May 15, the International Day of Families: What did IRAP do on the International Day of Families? IRAP hosted a virtual event showcasing their approach to legal aid, information, and systemic change. Experts from IRAP highlighted their support for the Central American Minors Refugee & Parole Program (CAM). The team also discussed their preparations … Read more