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Federal Judge Rejects Travel Ban Use Against Afghan Asylees’ Families
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration cannot use its travel ban to block the spouses and children of Afghan asylees from joining their families in the United States.
“Let Your Light Shine into the Future”
For supporters David W. and Sue T., including Global Refuge in their estate plans through the Bernthal Legacy Society is their way of ensuring that their lifelong commitment to welcoming newcomers will endure for generations.
The Refugee Convention at 75: Refugees Cannot Afford U.S. Retreat
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, the legal backbone of refugee protection worldwide. The anniversary comes amid an onslaught of harmful policy changes affecting those who seek refuge. The United States helped build this system of humanitarian protection. But the United States is now leading its dilution.
DHS Updated Detention Standards Fall Short While Funding Increases
As Members of Congress, the American public, and faith-based service organizations including Global Refuge continue to call for an end to family detention and for detention reforms, DHS has opted not to address their concerns in its recently released update to ICE detention standards.
Gabriel’s Journey to Emotional Healing
Global Refuge's Camino a Casa program supports repatriated youth.
Global Refuge Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Upholding Birthright Citizenship
The United States Supreme Court today ruled 6-3 that President Trump's executive order attempting to deny citizenship to certain children born on American soil is unconstitutional.
Global Refuge Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria
The United States Supreme Court today ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration may proceed with terminating Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Haiti and Syria, holding that the courts have no authority to review how such decisions are made.
Sohaila’s Story: Finding Safety and Welcome After Escaping War Twice
Sohaila, a refugee from Afghanistan, was forced to flee her country twice and now works helping other refugees in the United States.
The Wrong Help Can Hurt
At Global Refuge, we know that navigating the United States immigration system is not easy—and changing or attaining status is a very complicated process without expert help.
Temporary status, protections for Haitians hang in the balance
This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the planned termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria.
Daniel’s Path to Confidence and Stability
Daniel, a participant in the Camino a Casa program, was supported in his journey to the U.S. while seeking to support his family of 10. After being detained at the Mexican border and undergoing repatriation to his home in Huehuetango, Camino a Casa was able to help him purchase a dairy goat to support his family's financial needs, along with providing dental care that helped restore his confidence.
A Student’s Perspective on Immigration and Faith
Trevyn, a high school student and son of Global Refuge ambassadors, did his senior capstone project on the need for humane immigration policy.