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US judge blocks Trump's indefinite suspension of refugee resettlement program

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that indefinitely suspended refugee admissions into the U.S.
Judge Jamal Whitehead stated that Trump's actions amounted to an effective nullification of congressional authority over refugee admissions.
Justice Department lawyer August Flentje indicated that the government might quickly appeal the judge's decision.
Several refugee resettlement groups filed a lawsuit claiming that Trump's order left refugees in limbo with canceled travel plans.

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This Tacoma-based group is fighting Trump Administration’s halt of refugee admissions

David Duea said he and others serving refugees coming to the United States anticipated there would be a down-shift in admissions when President Donald Trump was elected in November to a second term.

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FORGE at Pitt: Empowering refugees amid policy shifts

FORGE at Pitt aids Pittsburgh refugees through education, advocacy, and mentorship, navigating challenges amid shifting U.S. immigration policies. In the heart of Pittsburgh, a student-led organization is making remarkable strides in supporting refugee communities during challenging times. As national immigration policies shift and federal funding for refugee programs faces uncertainty, FORGE (Facilitating Opportunities for Refugee Growth and Em…

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Refugee aid groups claim evasion of judge's order

SEATTLE — Refugee aid groups said in a federal court filing Thursday that President Donald Trump's administration appears to be trying to circumvent a ruling this week that blocked his efforts to suspend the nation's refugee admissions program.

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State Department axed contracts for refugee services despite court order, faith groups say

by Ariana Figueroa, Daily Montanan February 27, 2025 WASHINGTON — Faith groups involved in refugee resettlement services Thursday asked a federal judge for an emergency hearing after the U.S. State Department terminated their contracts — despite a nationwide injunction earlier this week that b...

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