"Reports of the Trump administration's plan to slash refugee admissions to an even lower number than previously stated - with the majority of spots given to white South Africans descended from French and Dutch colonists who arrived in the country in the 17th century - represents "a moral failure and a dark hour for our country," according to one refugee policy expert."
"A presidential determination dated September 30 and signed by President Donald Trump showed that the president aims to cap refugee admissions at 7,500 in 2026 - a significant decrease from the 40,000 that he previously discussed with officials, and from the 125,000 cap set by the Biden administration last year. A White House official told the Times that the refugee limit would be final only after the administration consults with Congress, as it's required to do under the Refugee Act."
A presidential determination dated September 30 and signed by President Donald Trump aims to cap refugee admissions at 7,500 for 2026. The cap is a substantial reduction from a previously discussed 40,000 and from the 125,000 ceiling set by the prior administration. The plan reportedly assigns a majority of available refugee slots to white South Africans descended from 17th‑century French and Dutch colonists. A White House official said the limit would be finalized after required consultations with Congress under the Refugee Act, but Democratic leaders contend those consultations were not scheduled before the legal deadline and call the actions legally and ethically problematic.
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