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Earlier this month, the Administration rolled out travel restrictions targeting the citizens of 19 countries.
Travelers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen are prohibited, with some exceptions. Meanwhile, there is a partial suspension on the issuance of certain visas, such as student exchange J visas, for the citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Many of the countries targeted by the list are experiencing an active conflict or humanitarian crisis. The proposed travel ban would close critical legal pathways to the United States, leaving the victims of war and persecution with one fewer avenue for protection.
“This decision could compromise the lives of those seeking asylum in the United States,” said USCRI President and CEO Eskinder Negash. “But we remain undeterred in our dedication to supporting those who need it most. Our commitment to advocating for refugees and immigrants from all walks of life is unwavering.”
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** Running for Refugees in Vermont
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USCRI had a significant presence Memorial Day Weekend at Vermont’s largest single-day sporting event, the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay.
On Sunday, May 25, two USCRI Vermont relay teams, each consisting of five runners from full-time staff and the volunteer network, ran their hearts out to support USCRI’s mission.
USCRI Vermont Director Sonali Samarasinghe, reiterated the importance of participating in this iconic event, stressing that the staff were proud to be a part of this community of runners who, with determination, hard work, and grit, stay the course and reach their goals. “It’s a work ethic that aligns with our own as an organization,” she said.
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** USCRI Joins RCUSA for 2025 Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill
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Earlier this month, alongside partners at Refugee Council USA (RCUSA), USCRI spent two impactful days on Capitol Hill meeting with members of Congress and their staff to advocate for the rights and protections of refugees and immigrants. Constituents, former refugees, and longtime advocates shared their stories, opened up crucial conversations, and called for meaningful policy change.
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** Invisible Hands: Confronting Child Labor in Global Supply Chains
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The acai in your health bowl, the cocoa in your chocolate, the coffee in your latte, the copper in your phone—what do they have in common? Child labor. For millions of children, they represent long days of hazardous work instead of school, play, or rest.
June 12 was World Day Against Child Labor. We paused to recognize an ongoing crisis that too often goes unseen: the exploitation of children within global supply chains. Nearly 138 million children—nearly 1 in 10 worldwide, and more than 1 in 5 in the world’s poorest countries—are engaged in child labor. Roughly half of them perform hazardous work that poses a threat to their health, safety, and future.
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** A Legacy of Welcome: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Representative Connolly
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Representative Connolly was a lifelong public servant, a steadfast advocate for human rights, and a tireless champion for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.
Before his distinguished career in Congress, Representative Connolly served as Executive Director for the U.S. Committee for Refugees, where he helped shaped policies and programs to protect people displaced by war and persecution. That early chapter of his career reflected a deep, abiding belief that the United States must stand for justice the world over.
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