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Refugee Fear Grows as U.S. Tightens Immigration Policies

2/28/2026

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A Minnesota family of six fled Venezuela in 2021 seeking refuge from persecution.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration intensified refugee scrutiny, especially those admitted under Biden.
Immigration authorities began detaining refugees, and a federal judge temporarily halted detentions.
Advocates criticize the plan to revisit refugee statuses as undermining traditions.
Refugees, including a Congolese woman and a Myanmar pastor, have faced arrests and questioning, fueling fear about safety in the U.S.

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A Minnesota family of six fled Venezuela in 2021 seeking refuge from persecution.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration intensified refugee scrutiny, especially those admitted under Biden.
Immigration authorities began detaining refugees, and a federal judge temporarily halted detentions.
Advocates criticize the plan to revisit refugee statuses as undermining traditions.
Refugees, including a Congolese woman and a Myanmar pastor, have faced arrests and questioning, fueling fear about safety in the U.S.