Notably, President Donald Trump enacted a new travel ban that was criticized. But over 24,000 refugees may have been snagged by the ban. They were approved to enter the United States, but were deterred by the ban itself. That case is now being appealed by the Justice Department. The Supreme Court may hear the case itself.
Key Takeaways:
- U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson had ordered the government to allow in refugees formally working with a resettlement agency in the United States.
- In its appeal Friday night, the Justice Department said Watson’s interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on what family relationships qualify refugees.
- Watson’s ruling could help more than 24,000 refugees already vetted and approved by the United States but barred by the 120-day freeze on refugee admissions.
“Watson’s ruling could help more than 24,000 refugees already vetted and approved by the United States but barred by the 120-day freeze on refugee admissions,”