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Trump Slashes Refugee Cap, Faces Legal Challenges Ahead

11/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump set a historic cap of 7,500 refugees, a 94% cut from Biden's goal.
The decision drew criticism for favoring white Afrikaners from South Africa, signaling a race-based preference.
Critics say the new criteria deviate from established refugee definitions under U.S. and international law.
Legal challenges are anticipated as House Democrats say they were not consulted, potentially violating the Administrative Procedures Act.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump set a historic cap of 7,500 refugees, a 94% cut from Biden's goal.
The decision drew criticism for favoring white Afrikaners from South Africa, signaling a race-based preference.
Critics say the new criteria deviate from established refugee definitions under U.S. and international law.
Legal challenges are anticipated as House Democrats say they were not consulted, potentially violating the Administrative Procedures Act.