Trump Faces Lawsuit Over Suspension of U.S. Refugee Program

Refugee organizations and individuals challenge the legality of President Trump's executive order halting resettlement and freezing funding.

A coalition of refugee organizations and nine individuals filed a federal lawsuit in Washington State against President Trump's indefinite suspension of the U.S. Refugee Assistance Program (USRAP).
The lawsuit argues that the suspension violates U.S. law, including the Refugee Act and the Administrative Procedures Act, and exceeds the president's executive authority.
The executive order, issued on Trump's first day in office, halted refugee admissions for 90 days and froze federal funding for resettlement organizations and related programs.
Refugees and their families, including those from Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have been left in limbo, with many experiencing severe personal and financial hardships.
Resettlement agencies warn that the funding freeze jeopardizes their ability to assist refugees and could have long-term impacts on the U.S. refugee system.