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HIAS Pennsylvania provides legal services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the Pennsylvania region.

05/28/2026

Join us on Friday, June 5th at 11:30 AM for a webinar in commemoration of the MS St. Louis. This is the second event in our Immigrant Heritage Month series.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CommemoratingMSStLouis

Commemorating the MS St. Louis: Lessons Learned from the Holocaust, will explore the consequences of isolationist policies, and lessons that can and should be learned from the fateful voyage of the MS St. Louis. HIAS Pennsylvania’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, will be joined by Jutta Weduwen, Executive Director of the German organization, Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP).

Action Reconciliation Service For Peace - ARSP was created after WWII to atone for the suffering caused by N**i war crimes. The organization connects German volunteers with service organizations around the world.

Learn more about ARSP: frauen.spd.de

05/27/2026

Immigration has been the basis of our country as well as the lifeblood of its growth and success from its beginnings. All of this makes the current federal government’s violent push to keep people out, strip people of legal status, deport them to countries in which some of them have never lived and prevent those who have called this country home for decades completely un-American.

Watch The Decline of U.S. Citizenship & Dismantling of the American Dream on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RaOURBjUak

This eye-opening conversation with HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, and Managing DOJ Accredited Representative Lori Alexander unpacks the latest changes to the naturalization process. From expanded “neighborhood investigations” that raise serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and objectivity, to growing delays in scheduling interviews and oath ceremonies that leave applicants in limbo, new barriers are reshaping what it means to become an American. In this video, Cathy and Lori also discuss the impact of the amended citizenship test, which has become less accessible for many, and explore how a broader climate of anti-immigrant policies is discouraging eligible residents from even applying. Those who are already citizens are at risk too, as the current administration attempts to end birthright citizenship and ramps up denaturalization efforts.

This program is part of a series hosted by HIAS PA that addresses the current challenges immigrants are facing and ways that you can help your immigrant neighbors.

Reporter Danielle Smith’s recent article features quick facts from our webinar: www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/279057616/changes-to-us-citizenship-rules-create-hurdles-for-pennsylvanians

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, HIAS Pennsylvania’s office will close at 1:00 PM tomorrow, May 22nd, and will be closed all day on Monday, May 25th.

05/20/2026

Join HIAS Pennsylvania on Friday, June 5th at 11:30 AM for a webinar in commemoration of the MS St. Louis. This is the second event in our Immigrant Heritage Month series.

Commemorating the MS St. Louis: Lessons Learned from the Holocaust, will explore the consequences of isolationist policies, and lessons that can and should be learned from the fateful voyage of the MS St. Louis. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the program.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CommemoratingMSStLouis

The MS St. Louis was a ship carrying 937 mostly Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust. The majority of them were refused entry into the United States on June 6, 1939. As a result, 254 of the passengers were ultimately killed by N**is when they were forced to return to Europe.

HIAS Pennsylvania’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, will be joined by Jutta Weduwen, Executive Director of the German organization, Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP). Action Reconciliation Service For Peace - ARSP was created after WWII to atone for the suffering caused by N**i war crimes. The organization connects German volunteers with service organizations around the world. HIAS Pennsylvania has been fortunate to host many fellows from ARSP.

Learn more about ARSP: frauen.spd.de

05/18/2026

Crescendo for Justice: Breaking the Silence for Immigrant Rights is just two weeks away! To kick off Immigrant Heritage Month, acclaimed local musicians will perform in a special HIAS PA benefit concert on June 1st. Join us, at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, as we break the silence for immigrant rights with an evening of classical and international music.

Register today: hiaspa.org/event/crescendo-for-justice/

The evening's music will be performed by talented musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Pops, Philadelphia Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Delaware Symphony, and Harrisburg Symphony. Lina Gonzalez-Granados will serve as conductor.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is recommended and donations to HIAS Pennsylvania are encouraged. Your donation provides free legal support to local immigrants, helping families stay together, build stable lives, and live and work freely in our community.

If you cannot attend the concert but would like to make a donation, you can donate on HIAS PA's website here: hiaspa.org/get-involved/donate

05/12/2026

It's the last day to register for our webinar: The Decline of U.S Citizenship & Dismantling of the American Dream. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May13th, from 12 PM - 1 PM for an eye-opening conversation with HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson and Managing DOJ Accredited Representative Lori Alexander. Together, they will unpack the latest changes to the naturalization process.

Register today: tinyurl.com/DeclineofUSCitizenship

Immigration has been the basis of our country as well as the lifeblood of its growth and success from its beginnings. All of this makes the current federal government’s violent push to keep people out, strip people of legal status, deport them to countries in which some of them have never lived, and prevent those who have called this country home for decades from becoming citizens completely un-American.

From expanded “neighborhood investigations” that raise serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and objectivity, to growing delays in scheduling interviews and oath ceremonies that leave applicants in limbo, new barriers are reshaping what it means to become an American. We’ll also discuss the impact of the amended citizenship test, which has become less accessible for many, and explore how a broader climate of anti-immigrant policies is discouraging eligible residents from even applying. Those who are already citizens are at risk too, as the current administration attempts to end birthright citizenship and ramps up denaturalization efforts. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar.

This program is part of a series hosted by HIAS PA that addresses the current challenges immigrants are facing and ways that you can help your immigrant neighbors.

05/11/2026

We recently told you about our client, Angel*, who was detained by ICE in front of his family during a random stop. Fortunately, he is now home because HIAS PA’s supporters came to his aid—but his future here is still uncertain. 14 years ago, Angel was stabbed in an armed robbery. Afterwards, he became eligible for a U visa—a form of legal status for survivors of violent crimes who assist in investigations. He came to HIAS PA, and with the help of our supporters, we were able to file his U visa application.

But when Angel was recently detained by ICE outside his house, he was automatically placed in deportation proceedings. Under previous administrations, this never would have happened to someone with a pending U visa application who was helping the police. Angel served the American people when he helped bring a violent criminal to justice and he was rewarded with detention. Remember his story when the current administration tells you that mass detentions and deportations are necessary for public safety. Immigrant victims of crime are now afraid to come forward—and violent offenders can continue to live freely among us.

Angel has worked hard to build a life here, but the clock is ticking and, soon, he could be torn from his family and our community forever. Make a donation today so our attorneys can fight for Angel’s rights and give him a chance to stay here with his children.

Donate: hiaspa.org/?form=Justice-for-Immigrants

*Name has been changed to protect the privacy and safety of our client.

05/10/2026

Tomorrow, Monday, May 11th, at 7:00 PM, the Barrack Human Rights Club will host a 20th anniversary screening of Nuremberg: Reflection and Resonance, a documentary that explores the history, politics, and philosophy behind the Nuremberg Trials through contemporary film footage and interviews with those who played significant roles as prosecutors, translators, and investigators. The film was produced by Sheri P. Rosenberg z”l, former HIAS PA Board member.

The screening will be held at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, located at 824 W. Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Tickets are free for Barrack students and $10 for the general public. Every ticket will support the work of HIAS Pennsylvania, and HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, will speak at the screening.

Register here: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/nPd574cu

05/06/2026

Join us, next week, May 13th at 12 PM, for an eye-opening conversation with HIAS PA’s Executive Director, Cathryn Miller-Wilson, and Managing DOJ Accredited Representative Lori Alexander. Together, they will unpack the latest changes to the naturalization process, including USCIS's "neighborhood investigations", denaturalization efforts, and threats to birthright citizenship.

This program is part of a series hosted by HIAS PA that addresses the current challenges immigrants are facing and ways that you can help your immigrant neighbors.

Register Today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BZnKdPcBQ6usRLpe7z_qVg #/registration

05/05/2026

Join us for a special benefit concert in June for Immigrant Heritage Month.

🎵 Crescendo for Justice: Breaking the Silence for Immigrant Rights. The evening's music will be performed by talented musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Pops, Philadelphia Ballet, Opera Philadelphia, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Delaware Symphony, and Harrisburg Symphony. Lina Gonzalez-Granados will serve as conductor.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required and donations to HIAS Pennsylvania are encouraged.

Register today: hiaspa.org/event/crescendo-for-justice/

Your donation provides free legal support to local immigrants, helping families stay together, build stable lives, and live and work freely in our community.

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