Event Brief
Trump Expands ICE Powers Over Legal Refugees
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: The Trump administration allows ICE to detain lawful refugees lacking green cards, aiming to scrutinize immigration.
WHO: Trump administration, ICE
WHAT: Broader powers to detain legal refugees
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 10:59 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To scrutinize the legal immigration system
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