Making Refugee Policy Work for Refugees—and Americans
Toggle open close The Issue America’s refugee policy should be one that protects the truly vulnerable, while also protecting American sovereignty and security. Historically, the United States has been the global leader in welcoming those fleeing persecution. The annual admissions number for refugees has varied significantly in recent years, and refugee advocates seek to change it again, from its current low of 15,000 refugees in one year to 125,000, the highest number since 1993, and the fifth-highest since the U.S. refugee program began in 1975. Rather than focusing on a number, policymake...
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