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Jan 20, 2026

A Year of Attacks and Resilience

Today marks one year since the second inauguration of President Trump, a year defined by the dramatic escalation of abusive attacks on immigrants and the rule of law. Civil society organizations like the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) have been at the forefront of the pushback to protect immigrant communities in the United States, recognizing that attacks on immigrants are attacks on all of us and on democracy itself.

Press Release

Dec 10, 2025

A Year Later, Resettlement of Syrian Refugees Remains an Urgent Priority

This paper is the result of desk research and of IRAP's legal work with Syrian clients throughout the civil war and especially over the past year (December 2024 - December 2025).

Publication

Nov 19, 2025

Federal Court Orders Trump Administration to Delay Termination of TPS for Syria

Today, a federal court ordered the Trump administration to delay its termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria while the legal case challenging the decision moves forward.

Press Release

Oct 22, 2025

Dahlia Doe v. Noem: Challenging the government’s termination of TPS for Syrians

IRAP filed a representing a group of individual plaintiffs seeking to halt the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria.

Case

Oct 21, 2025

New Lawsuit Challenges the Trump Administration’s Termination of TPS for Syria

Today, IRAP filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Afghan nationals who provided critical security services to the United States military but were denied the chance to apply for a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV).

Press Release

Sep 27, 2024

IRAP Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanese Civilians, Displaced People, and Humanitarian Workers, Calls for Ceasefire

In response to the escalation of violence by Israel against Hezbollah, including the bombardment of densely populated residential areas, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) calls for a ceasefire and the upholding of international law.

Press Release

Apr 7, 2017

Press Release: IRAP Urges the Administration to Rethink Stance on Syrian Refugee Resettlement

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Press Release

Apr 19, 2016

After Spring, Documentary on Zaatari Refugee Camp, Premieres at Tribeca

IRAP is thrilled to share news of this week’s premiere of After Spring at the Tribeca Film

Blog Post

Apr 7, 2016

IRAP Launches Hamsa: The Documentary in Collaboration with Change.org and FoxWolf Productions

IRAP is excited to announce the launch of Hamsa: A Documentary and Educational Platform! Produced in partnership

Blog Post

Mar 28, 2016

IRAP’s Director, Becca Heller, Interviewed on PBS’ The Open Mind

Yesterday, The Open Mind, PBS‘ longest-running show, featured IRAP’s Director and co-founder, Becca Heller,

Feb 22, 2016

IRAP in The Nation: US Continues to Lag on Refugee Admissions

Today, The Nation published an article discussing the United States’ failure to make progress on its

Dec 18, 2015

IRAP Featured on Humans of New York Blog

This afternoon, our entire New York team met with Brandon Stanton, founder of the famous