Fewer than half of registrants race in Run for Refugees amid harsh cold via Yale Daily News
Cold Couldn’t Stop Refugee Run via New Haven Independent
A CT woman helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Why her life here has turned to fear. via Hartford Courant
Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon for an “ICE Out For Good” rally via New Haven Independent
In 2026, IRIS Prepares For 2025 “Fallout” via New Haven Independent
Afghan immigrants in CT fear ‘disheartening’ Trump actions after National Guard shooting via New Haven Register
Bridgeport City Council passes anti-ICE resolution via CT Public
After four decades, CT organization won’t resettle refugees this year. Here’s why via Hartford Courant
IRIS Passes On Trump-Era Resettlement Contract via New Haven Independent
More Truth Talk About Immigration with Maggie Mitchell Salem via The Space In Between Podcast
Local group ditches federal refugee resettlement now for Afrikaners via Yale Daily News
CT group plans to educate and support refugees and immigrants via Hartford Courant
Former Afghan interpreter detained in East Hartford, attorney says via NBC Connecticut
Afghan Interpreter Seized By ICE via New Haven Independent
Trump deportation plan likely to be devastating to CT economy, experts say via Hartford Courant
As political sands shift on immigration, some CT Reps pivot via Hartford Business Journal
IRIS sits atop leaderboard for The Great Give, but dozens of other nonprofits win via New Haven Register
The Great Give 2025 raises record-breaking $4.2 Million for Greater New Haven nonprofits via The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
New community partnership saves New Haven’s IRIS food pantry via NBC Connecticut
The Impact of Federal Policy and Funding Changes on Refuge and Immigrant Communities via The Atrómitos Way
Soup Kitchen, IRIS, Neighbors Team Up via New Haven Independent
An Afghan family in Connecticut and the group that helps them, struggle under Trump’s funding cuts via The Associated Press
Director: IRIS New Haven office closure won’t derail helping refugees via New Haven Register
IRIS closing New Haven office amid federal funding cuts, official says via New Haven Register
IRIS To Shutter Main Office via New Haven Independent
“It’s What Makes Us Who We Are:” Thousands Run, Walk, & Stroll For Refugees via Arts Council Greater New Haven
Thousands Run Thru East Rock For Refugees via New Haven Independent
The Wessel Fund makes a special contribution to Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, via New Haven Register
Door Slammed On 20 Afghans Headed For New Haven via New Haven Independent
Immigrants Navigate New Terrain via Dateline New Haven
Immigration, deportation and refugee resettlement via Fox61
Trump Shuts Off $4M To IRIS; Emergency Appeal Goes Out via New Haven Independent
Connecticut leaders react to Trump administration’s immigration enforcement via WTNH News8
Trump cut the refugee program before. Refugee groups prepare for Round 2 via The Christian Science Monitor
Beyond the Hype: Navigating the Complexities of Immigration
via The Space Between Podcast
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Ramadan is a month that reminds many of us to slow down, reflect, and care for others. At IRIS, we’re grateful to be able to support immigrant and refugee neighbors in Connecticut.
PUBLISHED BY THE DAY Oct 29, 2025

Attorney General William Tong speaks at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation in New London on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The event by Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services focused on the impact of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. (Alison Cross/The Day)
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