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Community Resilience in Times of Change

Welcome to the JFCS East Bay 
Community Resource Hub 

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This is a space dedicated to fostering connection, providing vital resources, and offering support during these challenging times. Whether you’ve been directly impacted by recent immigration policies or are standing in solidarity, we’re here to guide you, inform you, and bring our community together.

These executive actions are part of a broader effort to reshape immigration policy. Together, we can stand up for the rights and dignity of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Stay informed, speak out, and support those affected by these sweeping changes.

Join us in the fight to protect those seeking safety and opportunity.

Stay informed about the latest developments affecting immigration, asylum, and family reunification efforts:

Here are statements we have released 

Our Commitment to Fair and Just Refugee Policy

May 9, 2025 No Comments

Dear Friends, In response to recent news about the federal government’s resettlement of white South Africans, specifically Afrikaners, we want to share important context and reaffirm our organizational values and position. While the admissions status of thousands of internationally recognized refugees remains in limbo—and recently arrived refugees continue to seek our support—JFCS East Bay will

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Check Out Our Latest Media Features!
We’re excited to share that JFCS East Bay has been featured in several recent news articles highlighting our ongoing work and impact. From community support initiatives to key collaborations, these stories offer a closer look at the vital services we provide across the East Bay. We invite you to read these articles and learn more about how we’re making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

If you want to support your neighbors and stand for justice, here’s how you can help:

Your voice matters! Urge your elected officials to support policies that promote justice, safety, and dignity for all.

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Use this site to find your Member of Congress and contact them directly. Whether you’re advocating for refugee rights, fighting antisemitism, or supporting social services, a quick message or phone call can make a difference.

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Please send a letter to both of your U.S. Senators, Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, if you reside in California, as well as to your Congressmember in the U.S. House of Representatives. Your voice matters—urge them to take action now!

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Understanding Recent Executive Orders and Their Impact on Refugees, Immigrants, and Asylum Seekers

In a sweeping move, nearly 200 executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations were signed, some directly targeting refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. These actions were calculated and strategic, designed to overwhelm.

But we’re here to stay informed and prepared. Below is an overview of key executive orders and their implications:

What it does: All refugee admissions are suspended starting January 27, with limited case-by-case exceptions. The program will be reviewed every 90 days, with no clear deadline for resumption.

Impact: Refugees awaiting resettlement will face indefinite delays. Many, including those fleeing danger, may have no pathway to safety. Exceptions will be rare and difficult to secure.

What it does: Increases resources for deportation, mandates coordination between federal and local authorities, and requires undocumented individuals to register with DHS. It also penalizes organizations and cities that support undocumented communities.

Impact: Fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities will rise, along with family separations, racial profiling, and community policing. Deportation efforts will divert resources from addressing actual security threats.

What it does: Cancels all appointments for processing at U.S.-Mexico border ports of entry and halts the app’s operation.

Impact: Without CBP One, asylum seekers in Mexico lose the only system to request lawful entry into the U.S., prolonging their time in unsafe conditions without access to basic services.

What it does: Declares a security threat at the border, allowing militarization, resuming construction of the border wall, and implementing extreme measures to stop migration.

Impact: Militarization will escalate danger for asylum seekers and set a troubling precedent. These measures are costly, ineffective, and lack oversight.

What it does: Restarts the “Remain in Mexico” policy (Migration Protection Protocols) and designates migration as a national security threat.

Impact: Asylum seekers face increased harm, limited access to due process, and forced returns to unsafe conditions in Mexico or their home countries.

What it does: Prevents U.S. citizenship for children born to parents without lawful status.

Impact: Violates the 14th Amendment, creating a generation of stateless individuals. Legal challenges are already underway to protect this fundamental right.

TPS is Ending for Afghans — What You Need to Know

May 16, 2025 No Comments

By HIAS Staff On May 12, the Trump administration announced that it would end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 11,000 individuals from Afghanistan who reside, work, and raise families in the United States. These individuals are part of the roughly 200,000 Afghans who came to the U.S. after the fall of Kabul in August

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Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration

April 4, 2025 No Comments

Since taking office, President Trump has issued hundreds of executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations, many of which pertain directly to immigration, asylum, and refugee resettlement. These actions, along with additional executive orders and legislation expected in the weeks and months ahead, are poised to reshape United States immigration policy in a significant way for many

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Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration: April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025 No Comments

Since taking office, President Trump has issued hundreds of executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations, many of which pertain directly to immigration, asylum, and refugee resettlement. These actions, along with additional executive orders and legislation expected in the weeks and months ahead, are poised to reshape United States immigration policy in a significant way for many

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