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Title: Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
Category: Immigration & Border Security
Federal Register Doc. No.: 2025-02011
Related summary: Open executive order summary

Justification

This executive order directly addresses the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and refugee entry into the United States. The order suspends the USRAP, stating that "entry into the United States of refugees under the USRAP would be detrimental to the interests of the United States" and directs that such entry "be suspended" effective January 27, 2025. The order specifically invokes sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the foundational statute governing immigration law. The entire substantive focus is on managing refugee admissions, screening, placement, and resettlement—all core components of immigration policy.

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