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Federal Lawsuit Update: Court Blocks Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy

March 23, 2026
Unopposed Motion was Granted as Court Halts Policy Forcing Arrest and Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugees Boston, Mass. — Six refugees, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts…
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From the Desk of the CEO: The Myth of the “Right Way to Immigrate”

January 20, 2026
“Why don’t immigrants just come here legally?” By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the Internati…
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10 Ways U.S. Immigration Policy Is Harming Our Communities and Economy

10 Ways U.S. Immigration Policy Is Harming Our Communities and Economy

November 19, 2025
In October of 2024, in the run-up to the election, IINE published a blog post entitled “What if th…
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Still Standing with Refugees

October 17, 2017
FROM THE CEO’S DESK Since the International Institute of New England (IINE) began hosting the Suitcase Stories® series…
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This Thanksgiving, Make Room for Everyone at the Table

September 15, 2017
The election is over, ballots have been counted, and the results are in: This Thanksgiving, families may see a far bigg…
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Give the Gift of Selflessness

September 15, 2017
‘Tis the season for giving – or at least that’s what we have always been told this time of year. With endless displays…
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Statement on Anticipated Executive Order on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

September 15, 2017
We are disappointed by reports of the President’s anticipated decision to suspend the United States refugee resettlemen…
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Our Mission Continues

September 15, 2017
President Trump’s executive order suspending the refugee resettlement program, placing an indefinite ban on Syrian refu…
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An International Romance

September 15, 2017
On Valentine’s Day, people across the world celebrate their love for each other by exchanging cards, candy, flowers, an…
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Ladies Who Bring Lunch

September 14, 2017
Around the International Institute of New England, Meg Glazer is known as the leader of the “Ladies Who Bring Lunch.” S…
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IINE Education Program Instructor Irina Lopukhina honored with Easterseals 2017 Communication Connection Award

September 14, 2017
IINE’s partnership with Easterseals New Hampshire prepares immigrants and refugees to be residential instructors Easter…
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Honoring Patricia Wrenn’s Legacy and Impact on the International Institute of New England

September 14, 2017
The International Institute of New England (IINE) takes this opportunity to remember one of its own – former Chair pers…
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Finding a New Home in New England

August 14, 2017
A Congolese family resettled by the International Institute of New England puts tragedy behind them to rebuild their li…
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IINE CEO Jeff Thielman’s response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the President’s Travel Ban

June 27, 2017
The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday means prolonged suffering for many refugees approved by the U.S. government to f…
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On World Refugee Day, We Stand #WithRefugees

June 25, 2017
What is World Refugee Day? On June 20th, World Refugee Day was recognized in different ways across the globe. Initially…
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