John,
Three years ago today, President Trump signed the executive order that banned refugees from seven different countries from finding safety in the United States.
Now we find ourselves in the midst of a rapidly growing global refugee crisis, and rather than extend a much-needed hand of welcome, the Trump administration continues to turn its back on tens of millions of people displaced around the world. That’s why HIAS’ work supporting refugees is more critical than ever before – and this community of supporters is what makes that work possible.
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Committing to support refugees is especially poignant today, because it is not just the anniversary of the Trump administration’s refugee ban – it is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. During the Holocaust, millions suffered and died because they were not permitted to take refuge in other countries. Right now, in recognition of this, we at HIAS are renewing our promise to help refugees escape danger and persecution.
Thank you for standing in support of refugees around the world.
Team HIAS
