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Another Blow Against Refugees

The Trump administration is cutting to a record low the maximum number of refugees the U.S. will accept next year.
Source: Lucas Jackson / Reuters

The Trump administration has reduced the maximum number of refugees it will accept in the next fiscal year from 45,000 to 30,000, the lowest level since the current refugee-resettlement program went into effect more than three decades ago.  

“The improved refugee policy of this administration serves the national interest of the United States, and helps those in need all around the world,” U.S. Secretary

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