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IINE creates opportunities for #refugees and #immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship.

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Are you interested in joining a team-oriented organization? We have multiple job opportunities available across all locations and departments. Follow the link to learn more: bit.ly/3tBcmR2 #refugee #immigrant #migration #community #Boston #jobs #JobOpportunties
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We wanted to let our followers know this is our final post on X. Please be sure to follow us on Instagram at @iinewengland, and Facebook + LinkedIn at the International Institute of New England for the latest immigration news and ways to get involved. Thank you for your support!
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International Institute of New England retweeted
MIRA Coalition@MIRACoalition16 Jan 2025
Whether you’re a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a student on a visa, or undocumented, you have legal rights! Find out more information and resources on our website ➡️ bit.ly/KYRMIRA
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"More than 90,000 immigrants came into Massachusetts last year. Those folks represent the future of our commonwealth…” IINE President and CEO Jeff Thielman told @LowellSun, in lieu of Pres. Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. Read the article ⬇️
The Lowell Sun@LowellSun24 Jan 2025
‘This executive order should not be made law’ trib.al/nTEQyie

‘This executive order should not be made law’

The presidential transition Monday brought with it a flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump covering a wide range of issues and political grievances, with a major focus being on...

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This executive order is unconstitutional and does not align with the values that have defined our nation as one of welcome and opportunity. It puts countless at risk of losing their status and benefits as American citizens, and possibly deportation.
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"It's so hard, especially for the Afghan supporters who are coming here,” said IINE Managing Director Henry Harris after Pres. Trump's executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program left Afghan refugees in limbo. Read the @WMUR9 article: hubs.li/Q033ZzSq0

Shaheen condemns suspension of refugee travel after Trump order

Thousands of refugees are being denied entry to the United States after President Donald Trump issued an executive order that's drawing condemnation from some lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Jeanne...

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The executive order endangers those fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries, including Afghan refugees facing the threat of the Taliban.
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“This is a very sad time for families waiting for refugees to come, their family to come,” IINE President + CEO @jeffthielman told @WBUR after Pres. Trump’s executive order suspending the #refugeeresettlement program. Read the article: hubs.li/Q033ZBNZ0

How local immigrant advocates are responding to Trump suspending refugee resettlement

Jeff Thielman, president and CEO of the International Institute of New England, joins All Things Considered.

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Thousands of refugees expecting to arrive in the U.S. to safety and their families were left devastated, including hundreds in Massachusetts. We must restore the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and honor our nation’s commitments.
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“The general sense of rounding up people and cracking down on people who are here makes everybody feel afraid and is almost its own form of terror,” IINE SVP + Chief Advancement Officer Alexandra Weber told @masslivenews about Trump’s deportation plans. Read the article ⬇️⬇️⬇️
masslivenews@masslivenews21 Jan 2025
Trump sparks fear of mass deportations among Bay State immigrants masslive.com/news/2025/01/tr…

Trump sparks fear of mass deportations among Bay State immigrants

Immigrant communities brace for increased ICE raids and targeting of sanctuary cities like Boston.

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Trump’s executive order to militarize our southern border and deploy ICE to conduct raids in sanctuary cities will only create more chaos and harm, instead of developing a safer, more effective immigration system.
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“...the refugee program is safe, the clients are vetted,” IINE Chief Program Officer Anca Moraru told @GBHNews as Pres. Trump suspends the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Read the article to hear from anxious families affected: wgbh.org/news/local/2025-01-…

Families of Afghans abroad anxious as Trump halts resettlement, parole programs

“There are less ways that we can help her,” said one Massachusetts woman whose sister and niece are still in Afghanistan.

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The program has helped millions of people fleeing humanitarian crises find safety in the U.S. since 1980 and is integral to our nation's standing as a global humanitarian leader.
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International Institute of New England retweeted
MIRA Coalition@MIRACoalition22 Jan 2025
Policy Updates as of January 21st, 2025 MIRA will keep you updated with more information. #miracoalition #immigrationnews #policy #mapoli
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International Institute of New England retweeted
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
@USCRIdc21 Jan 2025
Nearly 1,600 #Afghans, including family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel, have had their resettlement flights canceled, leaving them stranded in #Afghanistan. We urge the Administration to honor its commitments and stand with our allies. Learn more: reuters.com/world/us/trump-a… #StandWithRefugees #SupportOurAllies

EXCLUSIVE: Trump to pull nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees from flights, say US official, advocate

Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. government to resettle in the U.S., including family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel, are having their flights canceled under President Donald...

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“We hope the president reinstates the refugee program as soon as possible,” IINE President + CEO @jeffthielman told @BostonGlobe in the wake of President Donald Trump's sweeping #executiveorders, including one halting the refugee resettlement program. Read the article
The Boston Globe
@BostonGlobe21 Jan 2025
Trump promises to deport 'millions and millions' of immigrants; dismayed local advocates vow a fight trib.al/8Wh7am2

Trump promises to deport ‘millions and millions’ of immigrants; dismayed local advocates vow a...

In Massachusetts, an estimated 200,000 unauthorized immigrants could be targeted for immigration enforcement operations, though mass arrests could be complicated to execute.

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Since 1980 the #refugee resettlement program has helped millions of people fleeing humanitarian crises find safety in our country. #refugeeresettlement #refugeeswelcome #familyreunification #immigrantfamilies #refugeefamilies #inaugurationday #ExecutiveOrder
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“I hadn’t seen my daughter in long years. And I started to cry,” Saynab Elmi, a Somali refugee resettled by IINE last month, told @GBHNews. Read the article to learn more about the many refugees, like Saynab, we are working to resettle by Inauguration Day before the doors close:
GBH News@GBHNews17 Jan 2025
Elmi and her son are among the many recent refugees coming to Massachusetts in a tremendous undertaking by local agencies to resettle as many people as possible before Inauguration Day.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-01-…

Refugee groups scramble to expedite travel plans before Inauguration Day

Familiar with Trump's immigration policies from his first term, local resettlement agencies are working around the clock to welcome newcomers.

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Saynab reunited with her daughter Hayat after a decade of waiting; they are still waiting for more family members to come to the U.S. Many families like Saynab worry about the new administration pausing the refugee resettlement program, if not majorly restricting it.
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“There’s always been a way we’ve found to make the commitment to people to keep them off the streets,” IINE SVP + Chief Advancement Officer Xan Weber told the @BostonGlobe in response to @MassGovernor's proposed residency requirements for shelters. Read the article ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The Boston Globe
@BostonGlobe16 Jan 2025
Governor Maura Healey’s pitch to change right-to-shelter law has caused concern for migrants and advocates, who worry Massachusetts is abandoning its responsibility to help. trib.al/fSJdOII

‘People will suffer’: Healey’s push to overhaul right-to-shelter law sparks fear, criticism from...

Governor Maura Healey’s sweeping proposal Wednesday to overhaul the state’s emergency shelter system prompted an immediate wave of reactions this week from those who live and work within the strained...

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The proposed requirements would mean turning away families who have faced traumatic experiences to find safety and build a brighter future in our state.
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