Event Brief
Trump administration gives ICE power to detain refugees
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration has granted ICE the authority to detain legal refugees indefinitely.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: gives ICE power to indefinitely detain legal refugees
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To enhance immigration enforcement policies
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