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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Admit 12,000 Refugees

5/7/2025

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A Seattle judge has ruled that the Trump administration must welcome 12,000 refugees, challenging the government's attempt to halt the admissions program. U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead condemned the administration's narrow interpretation of federal guidelines, insisting that all approved refugees with travel plans deserve a chance to enter the country.

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A Seattle judge has ruled that the Trump administration must welcome 12,000 refugees, challenging the government's attempt to halt the admissions program. U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead condemned the administration's narrow interpretation of federal guidelines, insisting that all approved refugees with travel plans deserve a chance to enter the country.