Trump Admin Expands Refugee Detention For Re-Vetting
3 weeks ago
The Donald Trump administration is giving immigration officers broader authority to detain legal refugees seeking green cards as part of expanded national security vetting efforts.
A new memo from the Department of Homeland Security requires refugees to return to government custody one year after arriving in the United States for additional inspection and re-screening.
Officials say the policy is aimed at strengthening post-admission vetting, aligning refugee reviews with other immigration processes, and promoting public safety as applications for lawful permanent residency move forward.
A new memo from the Department of Homeland Security requires refugees to return to government custody one year after arriving in the United States for additional inspection and re-screening.
Officials say the policy is aimed at strengthening post-admission vetting, aligning refugee reviews with other immigration processes, and promoting public safety as applications for lawful permanent residency move forward.
