New Trump administration order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees

Kevin R. Johnson

Kevin R. Johnson

New Trump administration order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees
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Reported by the Associated Press:

A memo filed by the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a federal court hearing says that refugees applying for green cards must return to federal custody one year after they were admitted to the U.S. for review of their applications. DHS “may maintain custody for the duration of the inspection and examination process,” said the memo.

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