Event Brief
New DHS Order Could Detain Thousands of Refugees
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
Summary: The Trump administration's new order may lead to the arrest of many lawful refugees in the U.S.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Issuing a new order affecting refugees
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To overturn years of legal and immigration safeguards
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