Consider This from NPR Trump is slashing the number of refugees. What does that mean?
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Nov 3, 2025 Sharif Aly, President of the International Refugee Assistance Project, discusses significant changes to U.S. refugee admissions following Trump's announcement of a drastic 94% cut. He explains the implications for families and the extensive vetting process that gets disrupted for refugees in the pipeline. Aly also challenges economic and cultural objections to resettlement, highlighting refugees' valuable contributions to society. He shares personal stories illustrating the impact of these policy changes on real lives, emphasizing urgency and need for legal support.
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Life Changed By Resettlement
- Moses M. fled civil war and survived a massacre before resettling in Boise, Idaho at age 13.
- He later became a U.S. citizen, works in real estate, and is a father contributing to his community.
Refugee Act's Enduring Impact
- The Refugee Act of 1980 created a lasting U.S. resettlement system admitting over 3 million refugees since 1980.
- Until now, annual admissions never fell below 10,000 even after major crises like 9/11 and the pandemic.
Historic Cut To Refugee Cap
- President Trump announced a 7,500 refugee cap, a 94% cut from Biden's 125,000 ceiling.
- The cut immediately halted many pending family reunifications, leaving relatives turned away.