International Institute of Los Anbgeles Newsroom Press Releases

Published on November 21, 2025 - 23:50 GMT

IILA Calls on Los Angeles Community to Donate Food

SNAP is being restored—but not for 250k+ refugees and other humanitarian arrivals. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this month, the sudden suspension of SNAP benefits sent shockwaves through millions of households. With the end of the shutdown, families let out a sigh of relief. But for nearly 250,000 refugees and humanitarian visa holders, relief is nowhere in sight. States are still instructed to cut off SNAP benefits for refugees, asylees, survivors of …

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Published on October 31, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles Condemns Record-Low Refugee Admissions Cap that Favors White South Africans

IILA calls on Congress to enforce the Refugee Act after administration bypasses legal consultation and slashes admissions to historic low. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White House today announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 refugee admissions goal will be capped at 7,500, marking the lowest ceiling in the history of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) — at a time when more than 2.5 million refugees worldwide are in urgent need of resettlement. …

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Published on October 10, 2025 - 22:54 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles Corrects False Political Statements on Immigrant Healthcare Access

Long-standing nonprofit condemns misleading political statements about immigrants and calls for truth and accountability in political messaging. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA), a long-standing nonprofit serving refugees, immigrants, and low-income families across Southern California, strongly condemns recent misleading political statements suggesting that immigrants without legal status receive or should receive …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 05:36 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles Supports Lawsuit to Resettle Vulnerable Refugees

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) joined seven other nonprofit organizations from across the country in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs-appellees of the Pacito v. Trump lawsuit (Case No. 2:25-cv-255) challenging the suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and funding freeze. In keeping with its mission of serving refugees, immigrants, and working families throughout Southern California, …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles Expresses Deep Concern Over Suspension of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) stands in solidarity with refugee communities and expresses profound concern regarding President Donald Trump's recent executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) effective January 27, 2025. This suspension halts a program that has been a cornerstone of America's humanitarian efforts since the 1980 Refugee Act, offering safety and a new beginning to …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 17:40 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles Debuts New Video: “110 Years of Empowerment"

Celebrating 110 Years: IILA’s journey from immigrant support to empowering today’s refugees, asylum seekers, and low-income families in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) recently released a powerful new video, “110 Years of Empowerment,” detailing the organization’s founding in 1914 and its evolution into an essential resource for Los Angeles’ immigrant, refugee, asylum-seeker, and low-income communities. The …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 15:08 GMT

International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) Celebrates 110 Years with Cultural Performances and Fundraising Event

An Afternoon of Cultural Performances, Art, and Fundraising to Support Refugees and Immigrants in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA), a cornerstone in the Los Angeles community, is excited to announce a special event commemorating 110 years of dedicated service to immigrants and refugees. The event, “Remembering Who We Are: Celebrating 110 Years of Serving the Immigrant Community,” will be held on Sunday, October 6 …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 22:19 GMT

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES GAINS ASYLUM APPROVAL FOR NEARLY 350 AFGHANS

IILA Gains Asylum Approval for Nearly 350 Afghans, reaching 150 case approval milestone, further supporting U.S.'s "Operations Allies Welcome." LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US, June 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When 76,000 Afghans were airlifted out of Kabul, Afghanistan, in August 2021 amidst its fall, many relocated to Southern California. International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) initially welcomed and resettled 900 Afghan allies by February 2022, and announces today that 90% of the …

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