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

A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that paused the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, stating it likely exceeded the president's authority.
Judge Jamal Whitehead indicated that Trump's actions amounted to an 'effective nullification of congressional will' regarding refugee admissions.
The lawsuit was filed by refugee aid groups, including the International Refugee Assistance Project, citing severe impacts on their ability to assist refugees.
Judge Whitehead emphasized that some refugees faced irreversible harm from the suspension, citing examples provided by the plaintiffs.

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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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