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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:

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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.

JFCS Easy Bay | East Bay Times 2

Read the published article here They entered the country legally to flee desperate conditions. Now, they could be deported As the Trump administration takes aim at legal immigration, some who were promised safety fear deportation Carmen, a journalist who from Nicaragua who fled her country for fear of government persecution, is photographed at an attorney’s

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JFCS East Bay | JWeekly 2

Read the published article here “Bashir,” an Afghan man in his 40s who fled Afghanistan in 2018, reunited with his family in April 2022 at Chabad of Fremont. (Bonnie Kellogg) Jewish aid groups scramble to help refugees new to Bay Area in a fearful time By Sue Fishkoff | February 10, 2025 Sign up for Weekday J and get

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JFCS East Bay | East Bay Times

Read the published article here ‘We will not abandon them’: Bay Area nonprofits scramble to support refugees after federal stop-work order Despite losing federal funding, local groups continue to provide integral services Hanna Chernenko, who came from Ukraine, studys English during an ESL class at Jewish Family Services in Los Gatos, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb.

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JFCS East Bay | JWeekly

Read the published article here   Local Jewish groups aiding refugees reel as borders shut and their funding is threatened By Sue Fishkoff | January 29, 2025 Susan Frazer, CEO of Jewish Family Services Silicon Valley, had one eye on her computer screen and the other on her phone Tuesday, as she monitored her email in nervous anticipation

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JFCS East Bay | Fox2 KTVU

Read the published article here Afghan refugee in Concord worries about Trump’s order to freeze resettlement funds By Ann Rubin and Lisa Fernandez Updated  January 29, 2025 1:40pm PST Concord KTVU FOX 2   An Afghan refugee in Concord is worried he’ll no longer get aid under a Trump administration order. Jan. 29, 2025  The Brief Assad, an

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JFCS East Bay | San Francisco Chronicle

Read the published article here He helped the U.S. bomb the Taliban. Now Trump’s refugee ban has stranded him in Afghanistan Thousands have had their refugee flights cancelled and applications halted since President Donald Trump suspended refugee admissions his first day in office. By Ko Lyn Cheang, Reporter Jan 23, 2025 On the first day of

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

#1 Find Your Members of Congress​

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

Find Your Member of Congress

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.

Contact Congress

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:

Suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admission Program

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.

For those directly impacted by immigration policies, we offer:

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