Opposition To Refugee Arrivals Keeps Getting Louder
Critics of the U.S. refugee program say they want more control over who's coming to live in their towns. In Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the debate got ugly.
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White House Says Refugee Admissions Can Resume, With New Security Vetting
Starting Wednesday, all refugees face more extensive background checks. And the administration is conducting an extra 90-day review of vetting procedures for refugees from 11 countries.
Supreme Court Allows 'Grandparent' Exemption To Trump Travel Ban
Justices upheld a lower court order that said grandparents and other relatives qualify as close family and are exempt from the Trump travel ban for citizens of six Muslim-majority countries.
Resettlement Groups Glad For Stay Of Trump's Refugee Plan, But Still Worried
Refugees and resettlement agencies around the U.S. are facing uncertainty as the courts decide what happens to the U.S. refugee program, but donations for refugees are piling up as agencies wait.
Christian Leaders Question Trump's Promise To Favor Christian Refugees
President Trump promises to give priority to Christians when admitting refugees to the United States, but many Christian leaders say it's the wrong approach.
Trump Refugee Ban Clashes With Faith-Based Groups' Religious Missions
Six of the nine agencies that resettle refugees in the U.S. are religious groups. Their leaders say the president's decision to halt the refugee flow runs counter to their beliefs and ministry.
As A Syrian Refugee In Toledo Pines For His Family, A Brotherhood Forms
Mohammed Refaai, 23, is a Syrian refugee living in Toledo, Ohio, with three roommates. They see him as a brother, and since the election, worry about his family's chances of getting into the U.S.
In Toledo, Syrian Refugees Are Welcomed Amid A Difficult Immigration Climate
In a return visit to an Ohio community that's seen decades of immigration, NPR finds some refugees acclimating while others are warned they might hear "some scary things" said about them.
Michigan Community Clashes Over Embrace Of Immigrants
With its large population of Middle Eastern immigrants, the Detroit area is a natural destination for refugees from Syria. But a local leader has called for a stop to these refugee resettlements.
For Syrian Refugees In Connecticut, A Helping Hand From Private Volunteers
Refugees are adjusting to life in Connecticut, where a program pairs them with private citizens who provide support for their resettlement. "I have a chance as much as anybody else," says one refugee.