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Trump's Refugee Policy Sparks Outrage Over Racial Bias

10/31/2025

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The administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump set refugee admissions to 7,500, prioritizing white South Africans.
Human rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers condemned the move as morally and legally wrong.
Guerline Jozef of the Haitian Bridge Alliance described the policy as "white supremacy disguised as refugee policy" and said it excludes Black refugees.
Amnesty International's Amy Fischer described the move as racist and a violation of humanitarian obligations.

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The administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump set refugee admissions to 7,500, prioritizing white South Africans.
Human rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers condemned the move as morally and legally wrong.
Guerline Jozef of the Haitian Bridge Alliance described the policy as "white supremacy disguised as refugee policy" and said it excludes Black refugees.
Amnesty International's Amy Fischer described the move as racist and a violation of humanitarian obligations.