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Trump Unveils Record-Low 7,500 Refugee Cap Amid Growing Criticism of Restrictive Immigration Policy
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will limit the number of refugees entering the US to 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, marking a record low since the 1980 Refugee Act.
US President Donald Trump has announced a new refugee cap of 7,500 for the fiscal year 2026, marking a record low since the 1980 Refugee Act. This decision echoes the country's restrictive immigration history and is likely to be met with criticism from human rights groups and advocacy organizations. The move is also seen as part of Trump's broader efforts to restrict migration to the US.
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