From the Desk of the CEO: Envisioning a Better Future for Humanitarian Immigration
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we’ve spent the past year celebrating 100 years of refugee and immigrant support in Greater Boston, we’ve found much needed inspiration in our history. For a centur…
5 Things to Know About the Refugee Act of 1980
Understanding the purpose and impact of the Refugee Act on its 45th anniversary Forty-five years ago, the Refugee Act created a more just, efficient, secure, and strategic refugee admissions and resettlement process. It has since saved th…
Massachusetts Resettlement Agencies Applaud Legislative Leadership for $5 Million Investment in Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
BOSTON – June 9, 2025 – The eight resettlement agencies operating throughout the Commonwealth applaud the Massachusetts House of Representatives for including $5 million in new funding for the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund in its FY26 budget. At a ti…
“Inhumane and Xenophobic”: IINE Statement on the Trump Administration’s Travel Ban
The Trump administration has instituted an inhumane and xenophobic travel ban, dividing families, endangering the lives of those seeking safety in the U.S., and forsaking our nation’s humanitarian legacy. The President claims he selected certain nat…