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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 Refugee…

IINE Sues to Block Trump-Vance Administration Policy Ordering the Arrest, Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugees
February 27, 2026
Filing Comes Amid New Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy Boston, Mass. — Six refugees, Jewish Family Service of Western…

“Unnecessary, Destabilizing, and Deeply Immoral”: IINE Statement on New Federal Directive to Arrest and Detain Refugees
February 19, 2026
The latest directive issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marks an alarming escalation in the federal go…

IINE Statement on Court Ruling Blocking Revocation of TPS for Haiti
February 3, 2026
We are deeply grateful to U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes for blocking the federal administration’s attempt to end Tem…

IINE Statement on the Fatal Shootings by Federal Agents in Minneapolis
January 26, 2026
UPDATE 1/26/26: On Saturday, January 24, another individual, acting within their constitutional rights, was killed at t…

The International Institute of New England Elects Will Krause and Yesim Richardson to its Board of Directors
January 21, 2026
BOSTON – January 21, 2026 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-established…

The International Institute of New England Honors Alnylam CEO Dr. Yvonne Greenstreet With 2026 Golden Door Award
January 5, 2026
Annual award recognizes achievements of immigrants who have made outstanding contributions to U.S. BOSTON, MA – January…

IINE Statement on the Tragic Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, DC
November 28, 2025
The International Institute of New England (IINE) is saddened by the tragic shooting of two members of the West Virgini…

The Call for a Humane and Strategic Refugee Program in 2026
October 6, 2025
UPDATE AS OF 10/31/25 The Presidential Determination on refugee admissions for Fiscal Year 2026 has been set at 7…

Massachusetts Resettlement Agencies Applaud Legislative Leadership for $5 Million Investment in Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
June 9, 2025
BOSTON – June 9, 2025 – The eight resettlement agencies operating throughout the Commonwealth applaud the Massachusetts…

IINE Statement on the Travel Ban
June 6, 2025
The recently enacted travel ban will divide families, endanger the lives of those seeking safety in the U.S., and forsa…

International Institute of New England Raises a Record Setting $3.5M at Golden Door Award Gala Celebrating Organization’s Centennial
June 5, 2025
100th anniversary of Boston headquarters features distinguished performances, history walk, and uplifting stories of im…
