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Trump Administration Targets 200,000 Refugees for Review

11/25/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration ordered a review of all refugees admitted under Biden, potentially revoking protections.
An internal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo directs the re-interview of about 200,000 refugees due to vetting vulnerabilities.
Refugee advocates criticize the move as undermining due process for those who have already undergone extensive screening.
In 2025 the refugee cap stands at 7,500, down from 125,000 under President Joe Biden.

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Story summary

Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration ordered a review of all refugees admitted under Biden, potentially revoking protections.
An internal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo directs the re-interview of about 200,000 refugees due to vetting vulnerabilities.
Refugee advocates criticize the move as undermining due process for those who have already undergone extensive screening.
In 2025 the refugee cap stands at 7,500, down from 125,000 under President Joe Biden.