Immigration news
The gist
The Trump administration told Congress it will accept 17,500 refugees in 2027, mostly White South Africans.
The plan reshapes a refugee program long focused on war and persecution.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026The White House issued an executive order directing federal agencies to increase coordination and scrutiny of employer layoffs when reviewing H-1B petitions, Labor Condition Applications, visa applications and admission to the United States.
- Sep 22, 2026The Trump administration informed Congress it intends to accept 17,500 refugees, primarily White South Africans, in fiscal year 2027, according to a report obtained by CNN.
- Sep 22, 2026The administration asked the Supreme Court to review a district court ruling and return the issue of immigration detention without bond to the 2026-27 oral argument docket.