KCAL CBS News Los Angeles aired a story January 22, 2025 and featured International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA). KCAL examined how new immigration policies could impact refugees. IILA remains committed to providing services to support and stabilize refugees in their new Southern California communities. Click here or click the image above to watch.

Note: A correction is needed to information provided by an interviewee in the video not associated with IILA. The UNHCR defines a refugee as “people who have fled their countries to escape conflict, violence, or persecution and have sought safety in another country.” They are not those who are merely moving for economic reasons. Click here to learn more.