Dear John,

President Trump just expanded his anti-immigrant travel ban, adding Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania and Myanmar to the list of countries from which travel to the United States is restricted.

This is the latest iteration of a policy driven by fear of the “other.” In addition to preventing people – especially those escaping volatile situations in Eritrea, Myanmar and Sudan – from finding safety in the U.S., it also blocks some refugees who have been resettled in our country from reuniting with their family members – many of whom still face danger around the world.

In court and on the streets, HIAS has fought the travel ban since it was first announced in 2017, and we will continue fighting this latest version of it, but we need your support now:

Will you make a gift of $18 right now to fight back against the Trump administration’s xenophobic policies and provide refugees and asylum seekers with the critical support they need to build new lives in safety and freedom?

This expanded travel ban goes directly against our shared values. So as the growing refugee crisis balloons in numbers and families continue to face danger and persecution every day, we will not turn our backs on those who need our help the most.

We’re fighting to ensure that America remains a nation that accepts all people without discriminating against any faith or nation of origin, but we can’t do it without your generous support. Can we count on you to help us lead the fight against the travel ban with a contribution today?

Make a gift of $18 or more now to stand up to the Trump administration’s dangerous policies and support refugees and asylum seekers in their quests for safety and freedom from violence.

Thank you,

Mark Hetfield President & CEO