The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society called on the U.S. Senate to consider humanitarian concerns when addressing the issue of undocumented immigrants. In a letter sent Wednesday to the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, HIAS called for comprehensive legislation that would allow illegal immigrants the opportunity to become lawful residents and reduce waiting times for separated family members to become reunited with their loved ones.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
