Dear John,

In response to President Trump’s executive order giving state and local
officials authority to block refugee resettlement in their jurisdictions, HIAS –
alongside two other refugee agencies – is suing the Trump administration.

Here’s why our lawsuit is so important: The administration’s unprecedented
action could prevent refugees from joining their U.S.-based families – even
though many have waited for years to reunite. It could block communities from
welcoming refugees, even if they have long-standing and successful resettlement
programs. And it could prevent resettlement agencies from maintaining local
affiliate offices that provide essential services to refugees during their first
critical years in our country.

The fact is, this is yet another attempt by the Trump administration to
undermine our shared American values of protecting those in need of safety.
That’s why HIAS is doing everything in our power to end this unlawful effort to
ban refugees, and today, we’re asking for your help in this fight.

Click here to make a gift of $18 or more right now to
stand with HIAS and fight the Trump administration’s unprecedented attempt to
close America’s door to thousands of refugees.
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For more than a hundred years, our shared Jewish and American values have guided
our work helping refugees build new lives of safety and freedom in the United
States. It is these values that compel us not to look away from this intolerance
– and to take a stand on behalf of those in need of our assistance.

President Trump’s executive action is an insult to the values upon which this
nation was founded, and we’re calling on you to stand with us as we fight in
court for refugees seeking safe havens in American communities. Please, we’re
counting on you to step up at this crucial moment:

Make a gift of $18 or more now – the need has never been
more urgent – to support refugees and asylum seekers in their quest for safety
and freedom.
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Thank you so much,

Mark Hetfield
President & CEO



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