Former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman Marks 41st Anniversary of Historic Refugee Act
Washington, DC–To mark the 41st anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980 which established the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, Voice for Refuge board member and co-author of the historic landmark legislation Former Congresswoman Elizabeth Holtzman issued the following statement:
Voice For Refuge Urges Biden to Fulfill Promise, Sign Refugee Resettlement Goal
New York City–– Voice For Refuge calls on President Biden and his administration to sign the Emergency Fiscal Year 2021 Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions to immediately increase the refugee admissions ceiling to 65,500 for the remainder of FY21. Biden has committed to increasing refugee admissions to 125,000 for FY22. Yet to date the president […]
Voice for Refuge Applauds Biden Administration Determination on Refugee Resettlement Number
(NEW YORK CITY) – Voice for Refuge applauds President Joe Biden’s announcement yesterday on historic first steps in rebuilding the U.S. resettlement program. This important executive action will strengthen the resettlement program’s efficiency and equitable treatment of refugees, and improve access to the program for the most vulnerable refugees. Critically, this executive action rescinded harmful […]
Voice for Refuge Celebrates a New Biden/Harris Administration and 30 Pro-Refugee Election Wins Across U.S.
While Celebrating Wins, Voice for Refuge Urges Building More Welcoming Communities for Refugees (Washington, D.C.)—Voice for Refuge today celebrates the election of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris and of 30 former refugee and pro-refugee candidates in the November 3rd election. The successful candidates, endorsed by Voice for Refuge in municipal, state and federal races, now […]
Trump Administration Breaks the Law and Deals Another Blow to Refugee Resettlement Program
Washington, D.C.–Voice for Refuge today condemned the Trump Administration for its illegal refusal to consult with Congress as it proposed a new historic-low refugee goal for the upcoming fiscal year. This marks a continued pattern of the Trump Administration violating the law and dismantling the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and means that fewer refugees can […]
Voice for Refuge Endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States
NEW YORK CITY – Voice for Refuge today endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States and Kamala Harris for Vice President. This is the first time any organization has endorsed candidates based on their positions on refugee issues. The endorsement includes side-by-side comparisons of the candidates’ actions on key refugee and immigration policy […]
Voice For Refuge Endorses Pro-Refugee Candidates at Local, State, and National levels
Washington DC—Voice for Refuge Action Fund today released its first round of endorsements, supporting 43 former refugees and pro-refugee candidates running in key 2020 races at local, state, and national levels. This is the first set of endorsements for the new 501(c)4 organization, and the first time any organization has endorsed candidates based on their […]
Voice For Refuge Releases Scorecards Ranking Every Member of the Senate and House
Washington DC—Voice for Refuge Action Fund today released scorecards on each current member of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, ranking them according to their support for refugee protection. Members with the highest scores are given the title “Pro-Refugee Leader” while those with the lowest scores are dubbed “Anti-Refugee Extremists.” “Congress first created the […]
Voice For Refuge Welcomes Mustafa Jumale as first Political Director
New York City—Voice for Refuge Action Fund today announced the hire of immigration advocate and former refugee Mustafa Jumale as its Political Director. Jumale joins Voice for Refuge after serving as policy manager for Black Alliance for Immigration Justice (BAJI). “We are thrilled to have Mustafa join Voice for Refuge and work with us to […]
Introducing Voice For Refuge Action Fund
New York City—Voice for Refuge Action Fund today announced its official launch as the first 501(c)4 organization created to advance pro-refugee policies at the national, state, and local level and to hold elected leaders accountable to upholding America’s legacy of welcome. Upon its launch, the organization is releasing its first set of resources including a […]
