Trump administration expands ICE's refugee detention powers

The Trump administration expanded the ability of immigration authorities to detain refugees. This change allows for the detention of legal refugees who have not yet obtained permanent residency. The Department of Homeland Security cited national security concerns and the need for additional evaluations for refugees. Immigration agents can now detain refugees who haven't adjusted their status one year after admission. This policy revokes a previous one and is part of a legal challenge in Minnesota. Refugee resettlement groups have condemned the move, calling it an attempt to deport individuals legally in the country.