Event Brief
DHS to Detain Refugees Without Green Cards After 1 Year
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: Federal agents can now arrest refugees in the USA after one year if they haven't applied for a green card.
WHO: DHS (Department of Homeland Security)
WHAT: Arrest and detain refugees without green cards
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To enforce immigration laws
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