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News Articles: refugees in the U.S.

A U.S. Air Force captain goes over the day's mission route map with an Afghan National Army officer with assistance from an Afghan interpreter (left), before the U.S.-Afghan convoy sets off in Ghazni, Afghanistan, on March 16, 2009.

Afghans who helped the U.S. are in dangerous limbo after Trump's order on refugees

Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the Trump administration issued two executive orders targeting refugees.

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By:
  • Diaa Hadid and
  • Juliana Kim
Faith leaders and members of human rights groups protest outside of the U.S. Capitol calling Congress not to end refugee resettlement programs on Oct. 15, 2019, in Washington.

Life Is 'Really Tough' For Refugees Trying To Settle In Pandemic America

Federal aid ends after 90 days, when refugees are expected to be self-sufficient. With the coronavirus on top of Trump administration cuts to the refugee program, the challenges are overwhelming.

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By:
  • Deborah Amos