Trump Order Halts Refugee Flights

The State Department canceled travel for thousands of refugees who were approved to come to the United States just days before a deadline set by President Trump to suspend the refugee resettlement program. This action followed an executive order by Trump that indefinitely paused refugee resettlement, effectively stopping the process involving multiple agencies and nonprofits. More than 10,000 refugees from Afghanistan, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East were affected, leaving them in limbo after following a lengthy and complex legal process to enter the U.S. The decision has been described as heartbreaking by resettlement workers, as it leaves refugees in danger and disrupts plans for those expecting to start new lives in America. The move aligns with Trump's broader policy to restrict immigration, asserting that communities are not equipped to handle more refugees. All scheduled refugee travel has been canceled, and no new bookings are being made, with U.S. agencies instructed to halt decisions on new refugee cases.