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Not only has the Trump Admin refused to consult with Congress, but they have yet to indicate if they will even set a refugee admissions goal for the new fiscal year, which starts tomorrow. This administration will seemingly stop at nothing to stop this life-saving program. https://twitter.com/SenatorDurbin/status/1311307857070108673
The refugee act of 1980 created the US's modern refugee program, which has resulted in 3 million+ people resettled to a new home here in the US. When Congress passed that act they perhaps never would have guessed that a @POTUS might refuse to set a goal, or lower it to 0.
. @POTUS & Stephen Miller simply aren't listening to the American people who are saying they want to do more for refugees. Earlier this month, 540+ state/local officials from all 50 states+DC said they are in strong support of resettling refugees. https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/540-bipartisan-elected-officials-from-all-50-states-urge-president-trump-to-welcome-refugees/
There are 80 million people forcibly displaced, with 1.4 million refugees in need of resettlement, yet the US is resettling fewer refugees than ever before. The US must be a robust participant in refugee protection & lead the way in solutions that protect refugee's #HumanRights.
International solidarity is needed in the best of times. Now, it is an absolute must. @amnestyusa is calling on @POTUS to set a higher refugee admissions goal for the new fiscal year, starting tomorrow, right now. #RefugeesWelcome
In addition to expanding resettlement, the U.S. should invest in other admission pathways, including humanitarian programs, family reunification, and co-sponsorship programs.
For refugees who remain in displacement, the U.S. should increase support of intl humanitarian programs that enhance refugees’ self-reliance through educational opportunities, job & livelihood programs, focus on women’s & children’s unique needs, & other independence measures.
Read more on what @amnestyusa is calling on @POTUS & both presidential campaigns to do for refugee protection here: https://2020electionscovid.amnestyusa.org/refugees/
