Remember that “big, beautiful door” for legal immigrants President Trump promised would be a part of his border wall and immigration policy? Well, he just nearly slammed it shut — at least as far as refugees are concerned.
No matter what your opinion is on immigration, Trump’s new and sharply diminished cap on refugees is exactly the wrong policy. It cuts back on America’s hospitality in the wrong area, shutting out those who are best-vetted and most worthy of refuge.
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