A U.S. District Judge in Seattle has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees into the United States. This decision follows a new appeals court ruling that clarifies the number of people allowed to enter the country.
Background
The controversy began when President Donald Trump took office and suspended the nation’s refugee admissions program. A federal appeals court later instructed the government to process refugees who had "arranged and confirmable" travel plans to enter the U.S. before January 20.
New Ruling
Recently, a panel of judges at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals clarified its previous ruling. Under the new standard, refugees should be admitted on a case-by-case basis if they can demonstrate reliance on promises from U.S. officials made before January 20, even if no formal approval was granted for their travel.
Example Case
One example cited by appellate judges involves a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He sold his family’s belongings and gave up their lease because he informed his wife and child that he would return home with them after flying out on January 22. However, he later learned that U.S. authorities had canceled all flights for him due to the suspension.
Judge’s Order
In his order, Judge Jamal Whitehead stated that only about half as many people—around 660—met the criteria set forth by the Ninth Circuit Court. These individuals not only had arranged and confirmed travel plans prior to January 20 but also demonstrated reliance on pre-January 20 assurances regarding their entry into the U.S.
Priority Treatment
These 660 individuals will receive priority treatment under Judge Whitehead’s revised order.
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