In light of the recent election, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)/USA implores the incoming administration to uphold its commitment to protecting refugees and addressing the needs of marginalized communities.
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)/USA, an international Catholic organization dedicated to serving refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide, strongly urges the incoming Biden administration to prioritize the protection and well-being of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable populations.
In a statement released following the election, JRS/USA expressed its deep concern regarding the previous administration's policies and practices that have had a devastating impact on refugees and asylum seekers. These policies, including the Muslim ban, family separation, and the "zero tolerance" policy at the border, have caused untold suffering and trauma to countless individuals and families.
JRS/USA Calls on Incoming Administration to Prioritize Refugees and Vulnerable Populations
JRS/USA urges the incoming administration to reverse these harmful policies and restore a just and humane asylum system. This includes ending the use of detention for asylum seekers and families, ensuring access to fair and impartial asylum hearings, and addressing the root causes of displacement and forced migration.
Furthermore, JRS/USA calls on the new administration to increase the number of refugees admitted to the United States. The current administration has drastically reduced refugee admissions to historically low levels, leaving thousands of vulnerable people stranded in dangerous and uncertain situations. JRS/USA believes that the United States has a moral and humanitarian obligation to provide refuge to those fleeing persecution and violence.
In addition to addressing the needs of refugees and asylum seekers, JRS/USA also implores the incoming administration to prioritize the protection of other vulnerable populations, including immigrants, internally displaced persons, and stateless people. JRS/USA urges the administration to adopt policies that promote the human rights of all people, regardless of their immigration status or nationality.
JRS/USA recognizes the complex challenges facing the incoming administration, but believes that it is essential to prioritize the needs of refugees and vulnerable populations. By doing so, the United States can send a powerful message of compassion and leadership to the world.
JRS/USA calls on the incoming administration to:
* **Reverse harmful policies and restore a just and humane asylum system.**
* **Increase the number of refugees admitted to the United States.**
* **Prioritize the protection of other vulnerable populations, including immigrants, internally displaced persons, and stateless people.**
* **Adopt policies that promote the human rights of all people, regardless of their immigration status or nationality.**
JRS/USA stands ready to work with the incoming administration to ensure that the United States lives up to its commitments to refugees and vulnerable populations.
