Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Refugee Program and Aid Terminations

Refugee organizations accuse the Trump administration of circumventing court orders by abruptly canceling contracts after judicial rulings blocked refugee policy changes.

The Trump administration terminated contracts with refugee resettlement groups a day after a judge issued an injunction against suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
The cancellations, justified as aligning with 'national interest,' have drawn criticism from aid groups, who allege the actions violate court rulings and federal law.
Organizations like Global Refuge warn the decision will disrupt essential services, lead to layoffs, and exacerbate hardships for vulnerable families and communities.
The administration's actions are part of broader legal battles over refugee admissions and foreign aid, with the Supreme Court temporarily pausing a lower court order to reinstate USAID funding.
Critics argue the moves undermine decades of bipartisan support for refugee resettlement and challenge America's tradition of aiding displaced populations.

The Independent