Trump administration grants ICE power to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards

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The Trump administration granted ICE broader authority to detain lawful refugees who have not yet obtained green cards. This new directive allows for the detention of refugees who entered the U.S. legally but haven't secured permanent residency within a year of admission, requiring re-screening. The policy reverses prior ICE practice and aims to re-vet refugees for fraud or security threats, potentially leading to deportation.


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