All articles tagged with #refugee policy
South African authorities raided a U.S. refugee processing center in Johannesburg, arresting seven Kenyans working illegally, amid rising tensions between South Africa and the U.S. over refugee policies and diplomatic issues, especially related to the treatment of white South Africans seeking refuge in the U.S.
The Trump administration has set a record-low refugee cap of 7,500 for FY2026, prioritizing Afrikaners from South Africa, marking a significant departure from previous policies and contrasting with Biden's higher refugee admissions. The move is justified by claims of racial discrimination against Afrikaners, amid ongoing political and racial debates.
The Trump administration has drastically reduced the refugee admissions cap to 7,500 for the fiscal year, prioritizing white South Africans and other specific groups, while facing criticism for undermining the traditional U.S. refugee program and bypassing congressional consultation.