Refugees Risk Arrest for Lack of Green Cards in New Trump Policy

Refugees Risk Arrest for Lack of Green Cards in New Trump Policy

Feb 19, 2026, 7:35 PM en 7 views

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A new Trump administration policy poses arrest risk for refugees without green cards, tightening immigration pathways.

A new Trump administration directive requires the detention of refugees who have not applied for green cards after a year in the U.S. This move is part of a broader strategy to restrict legal pathways for immigrants, emphasizing heightened scrutiny. The memo instructs immigration agents to inspect and reevaluate refugee cases, potentially leading to detention and prolonged documentation processes.

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