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Trump Administration to Reexamine Refugees Admitted During Biden Presidency, Memo Says

A newly obtained internal memo indicates the incoming administration will review refugees admitted during the Biden presidency. The memo provides no details on the review's scope, timing, or criteria. The announcement could affect resettlement agencies and refugee families and is likely to sharpen political debate over immigration and humanitarian policy.

09:53 AM, 11/25/2025Politics

WASHINGTON — A newly obtained internal memo indicates the incoming administration plans to review refugees who were admitted to the United States during the previous administration. The memo, whose release was confirmed to multiple officials, says the review will reassess recent refugee admissions but does not specify its scope, criteria or timeline.

The announcement raises immediate questions for resettlement agencies, state and local governments, and refugee families already living in the U.S. Without details on how the review will be conducted, advocates worry about potential disruptions to resettlement processes and uncertainty for people who have already begun rebuilding their lives here.

What we know

The memo signals an administrative reassessment rather than an immediate halt to refugee programs. It does not outline whether reviews will focus on national security, procedural compliance, or other factors, nor does it state how many cases might be reexamined.

Potential implications

Experts say a review could lead to changes in screening procedures, additional background checks, or new guidance for how past admissions are evaluated. The move may also intensify political debate over immigration and humanitarian policy as the new administration reassesses decisions made by its predecessor.

Officials have not provided further public detail. Observers are watching for follow-up guidance that would clarify how and when the review will proceed and what it could mean for refugees already admitted to the country.

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