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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.

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

4:50pm January 25, 2021

by Deborah Amos

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.

Demonstrators gathered near the White House on March 11 to protest President Trump's travel ban on six Muslim countries.

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Trump Travel Ban Blocked Nationwide By Federal Judge In Hawaii

9:14pm March 15, 2017

by Joel Rose

The judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevented the president's revised executive order from taking effect at midnight and barring refugees and visitors from six mostly Muslim countries.

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