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Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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📈NEW POLL: The Lab, @refugeesinternational.org & @dataforprogress.org find that voters across party lines strongly support the US refugee program, oppose current immigration enforcement policies, & overwhelmingly support a path to citizenship for immigrants www.refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/tw...

Image reads, “New poll. Two-thirds of voters back the U.S. refugee program, majorities oppose current U.S. immigration enforcement policies.” Image also includes, from left to right, the Refugee Advocacy Lab, Refugees International, and Data for Progress logos across the bottom of the image. The background of the image is a photo of a rally in support of refugee resettlement.

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Church World Service and RCUSA led a letter with 58 other organizations calling for full resumption of green card application processing and adjudication for refugees. Without green cards, refugees are now cut off from access to health care and food support. Take Action: bit.ly/3VrHmqf

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Take Action: End Refugee Green Card Application Freeze and “Re-vetting” Resettled Refugees - Refugee Council USA

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Celebrating the National Young Adult Leadership Council! In August, these newcomers gathered in Washington DC to share their work on education access, healthcare and career readiness. We are so proud of this Council and everything they’ve built! #RefugeeLeadership #NYALC #RefugeeCongress #RCUSA

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The FY27 PD on refugee admissions, released today, favors Afrikaners at the expense of people at risk of persecution around the world. RCUSA calls for protecting the most at-risk refugees. Full statement: bit.ly/3TXC99f. Take action: tinyurl.com/FY27PDAlert #RCUSA #WeWillWelcome

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Strategic use of resettlement” historically meant benefits to people other than those being resettled. But now the term often has a different sense. Who benefits? Learn more from this Refuge Point explainer: bit.ly/4hiFjNR .

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join RCUSA, concerned citizens and elected officials across the U.S. in demanding a resettlement policy that does not discriminate based on race, religion, or national origin. Defend our #FreedomtoWelcome. Contact your representatives today. #WeWillWelcome tinyurl.com/FY27PDAlert

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Refugee Council USA calls on the administration to return the United States to its historic leadership role in refugee protection and re-open refugee admissions on a non-discriminatory basis. Join us by contacting your elected officials today! #WeWillWelcome

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Five years ago the Taliban took over Kabul. U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan, sparking a mass exodus of Afghan refugees. More than 200,000 Afghans have relocated to the U.S. in the last five years, 650 of which have resettled in Vermont.

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Afghans in Vermont reflect on 5 year anniversary of Taliban takeover

More than 650 have resettled in Vermont in the last five years.

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

United by soccer, driven by hope. ⚽🌎 The Refugee World Cup at #RCUSAAdvocacyDays was a celebration of belonging, leadership, and the call for policies that welcome and support those seeking safety and opportunity! #WeWillWelcome #RefugeeWeek

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We joined @rcusa.bsky.social and 300+ advocates from across the United States for #RCUSAAdvocacyDays! Together, we spoke with legislators on both sides of the aisle about the importance of refugee resettlement and continued protections and pathways for people seeking safety. #wewillwelcome

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

What an inspiring week on Capitol Hill for #RCUSAAdvocacyDays! Over 300 community leaders from all over the country came to DC to speak to legislators on protecting refugees & newcomers and we look forward to continuing these conversations in the weeks and months to come! #WeWillWelcome

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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NEW RESOURCE 🚨 This interactive tool helps immigrant & refugee leaders consider their participation in public events & speaking opportunities. Designed to support informed decision-making, preparedness & confidence, check it out now! www.refugeestorytellerscollective.org/stories/maki...

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

What makes you feel ‘at home?’ We asked FDPs this exact question. For some, ‘home’ is a place. For many, it’s a feeling–one of safety, freedom, and belonging. Contributors to the RISAP report are committed to safeguarding this feeling for refugees and FDPs. Learn more: tinyurl.com/RISAPReport

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy May Day! Refugee Council USA Executive Director @jslocum.bsky.social sends a message from Chicago's May Day celebrations, highlighting the vital role immigrants and refugees play in the U.S. economy. #MayDay #WeWillWelcome

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Donate today to help make Advocacy Days a possibility as those with lived experience of forced displacement come to the Nation's Capital to advocate for their own communities and continue to enrich our country. rcusa.org/donate/

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

As advocates and allies, our goal at RCUSA, World Relief, and @refugeecongress.bsky.social remains in supporting the diverse needs of refugees and displaced persons. Learn more about FDP feedback by downloading the report today! Link in bio. #MeasuringWhatMatters #ByandForRefugees

Refugee Advocacy Lab @refugeeadvocacylab.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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With the Virginia General Assembly continuing negotiations to finalize the state’s budget, Council Member Alsaadun is urging lawmakers to help ensure no Virginian families go hungry in the @pilotonline.com. www.pilotonline.com/2026/03/24/c...

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Column: SNAP provides invaluable stability for newcomer families

Stability starts with a foundation. For newcomer families across Virginia, SNAP is that foundation, Harrisonburg City Councilman Nasser Alsaadun writes.

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The Measuring What Matters report is live! In partnership with RCUSA, @WorldRelief, and @RefugeeCongress, this report grants insight into the lived experiences, challenges, and aspirations of FDPs and refugees. To view the full report, visit tinyurl.com/RISAPReport. #MeasuringWhatMatters

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

What does refugee integration actually look like beyond early employment? That's the question Refugee Council USA, Refugee Congress, and World Relief set out to answer with the Refugee Integration Self-Assessment Pilot (RISAP). Swipe through to take a peek at the report launching this Wednesday!

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We're nearly at the end of Q2 of FY26 but it's worth looking back at how this fiscal year began. RCUSA tracks the monthly data so you don't have to wonder what's happening to the program: rcusa.org/resources/arrivals-dashbo… #WeWillWelcome #RefugeeAdmissions

Infographic from Refugee Council USA (RCUSA) showing US Refugee Admissions for Q1 fiscal year 2026. The US resettled 720 refugees, achieving 10% of the 7,500 goal. A circular chart highlights the 10% completion.

Chart titled "US Refugee Admissions" from RCUSA. Displays "Top 5 States Welcoming Refugees" in Q1 2026. Ranked: 1. Texas (107), 2. Florida (62), 3. Iowa (53), 4. Colorado (49), 5. South Carolina (42).

Chart titled "US Refugee Admissions" by Refugee Council USA. Top countries of origin for Q1 2026: 1. South Africa with 717 admissions, 2. Afghanistan with 3 admissions.

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

RCUSA was able to join as many as 2,000 people as part of a #FaithfulResistance on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC yesterday. Ecumenical and interfaith leaders and communities gathered to speak up and attend congressional visits in support of forcibly displaced people who sought safety in the US.

A group of people are marching on a street, holding a banner that reads, "Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice." Two buses are parked on the side, and trees line the street under an overcast sky.

A crowd of people participating in a peaceful march, holding colorful signs that read "LOVE NOT HATE" and "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR" in a park setting. The scene is calm, with trees and streetlamps lining the path.

A group of people gathered outdoors, many holding various protest signs. One sign prominently displays an image and the word "Jesus." The setting appears to be a grassy area with a large leafless tree and a large building in the background.

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Refugee resettlement was on track. Then it was suspended. The Fiscal Year 2025 shows what happens when political decisions disrupt a lifesaving program. See the numbers. See the impact. rcusa.org/resources/arrivals-dashbo… #RefugeesWelcome

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The government is expanding plans to arrest and re-screen resettled refugees. Speak up to your lawmakers: rcusa.org/urgent-action-needed-deno…

Text on an orange background reads: "Join Our Action Alert To Say: End Operation PARRIS. Cut funding for ICE & CPB. Uphold refugee law."

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Refugee Council USA wishes a blessed, safe, and joyful Ramadan to all celebrating. We join our Muslim colleagues and communities—from those facing displacement to those continuing to welcome newcomers—in renewing our commitment to the protection and dignity of every person. #RamadanKareem

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The next 7 days matter. Congress is negotiating Department of Homeland Security funding right now. Join our Action Alert: rcusa.org/urgent-action-needed-deno…

Polite message advocating for Congress to cut funding for ICE and Border Patrol, end Operation PARRIS, and limit DHS enforcement actions.

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

RCUSA also applauds the efforts of the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP, @irap.bsky.social) and fellow plaintiffs in providing legal representation to impacted refugees in Minnesota.

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

RCUSA Welcomes US District Court's Temporary Restraining Order Preventing the Trump Administration from Arresting and Detaining Resettled Refugees in Minnesota Under Operation PARRIS.

We Are All America @weareallamerica.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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Join WAAA, @rcusa.bsky.social, Church World Service @humanrightsfirst.org @npnewamericans.bsky.social on February 2nd for a webinar: The 2026 Roadmap: Refugee Resettlement, Asylum, and Humanitarian Protection Trends 📅 Monday, February 2nd, 2026 ⏰ 1pm ET Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Operation PARRIS is cruel, illegal, and a massive waste of USCIS resources. Now is the time to urge your elected officials to take action: tinyurl.com/RCUSAOperationPARRISAlert

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The targeting of legally resettled refugees in Minnesota represents a profound failure of policy, values, & due process. RCUSA's @jslocum.bsky.social outlines why it's so important to join our action alert: tinyurl.com/RCUSAOperationPARRISAle…

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Our 2025 Impact Report is live! Discover Refugee Coalition USA’s key achievements this year in defending refugee protections, uplifting leaders with lived experience, and forging global partnerships. Read it now: rcusa.org/impact #WeWillWelcome

Cover of the Refugee Council USA's Impact Report 2025 titled "#WEWILLWELCOME", featuring a group of people at a peaceful demonstration in front of the White House, with banners advocating for refugee welcome.

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CHIRLA @chirla-org.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we fight hate with love—and with the vision of a better world for our communities. 🫂 Migration is natural. Stop demonizing migrants. Pathways to citizenship now! #InternationalMigrantsDay #MigrationMatters #PathwayToCitizenship

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

At the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, RCUSA's Meredith Owen delivered a powerful message on behalf of U.S. civil society organizations during a plenary session earlier this week. Learn more rcusa.org/news-and-media/rcusa-join…

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RCUSA Joins the 2025 Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva - Refugee Council USA

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

On International Migrants Day, RCUSA celebrates the aspirations and resilience of migrants and their many contributions to societies throughout the world.

Poster for International Migrants Day featuring a layered paper design with silhouettes of people walking across colorful stripes, representing diverse backgrounds.

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

RCUSA strongly condemns the administration’s expansion of it travel ban. This policy undermines U.S. refugee & immigration law and so much more: rcusa.org/news-and-media/rcusa-cond…

Urgent alert poster condemning the Trump Administration's expansion of travel ban, issued by RCUSA.

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Mayor Wilmot Collins of Helena, MT, speaks out against policies targeting refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrant communities. Learn more: rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-co…

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

At RCUSA’s press conference, @hias.org CEO Beth Oppenheim spoke to the danger of using a single act of violence as justification for sweeping policies that destabilize refugee and immigrant communities. Read RCUSA’s full statement and press conference coverage:

Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

News conference speakers warned the government is using tragedy to justify restrictions. #AfghanEvac's Shawn VanDiver said what's at stake rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-co…

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

RCUSA, elected leaders, & advocates are sounding the alarm: Collective punishment isn't public safety. Read about today's news conference rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-co…

Poster from Refugee Council USA announcing condemnation of punitive policies towards refugees and immigrants, urging visit to RCUSA.org for more details.

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International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) @irap.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

“No one should live in fear that their government will target them because of who they are or where they or their families are from." - IRAP's Laurie Ball Cooper at today's @rcusa.bsky.social press call Read the full release:

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Refugee Council USA, Elected Leaders, and Advocates Condemn Collective Punishment of Refugees and Immigrants

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

RCUSA joins 130 organizations calling on the administration to reverse harmful policies targeting refugee and immigrant communities. Read our full statement: rcusa.org/news-and-media/130-organi…

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Refugee Council USA @rcusa.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

"This kind of collective punishment is illogical and violates our basic principles of fairness." Read CRIS Ohio ED Angela Plummer's recent op-ed: www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/colu…

Screenshot of The Columbus Dispatch website featuring an opinion article titled 'This is THEIR country. Illogical president's hate defies our values,' written by Angela Plummer, dated December 6, 2025.