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White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeFebruary 19, 2026 at 04:01 PM
White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’
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The Trump administration is granting ICE the power to detain refugees who haven't obtained green cards for aggressive "re-screening." This reverses an Obama-era policy that limited such detentions. The DHS memo claims existing guidance compels these arrests and detentions for review, stating refugee admission is conditional for one year. This move contradicts a federal judge's order in Minneapolis, where ICE targeted 5,600 refugees in "Operation Parris," leading to a class-action lawsuit and criticism of the detentions. Detained refugees can remain in custody throughout the inspection process. The policy comes amid a broader immigration crackdown, including plans for new detention centers.

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CNN 30% Washington Post 40% US Citizenship and Immigration Services 40% Minneapolis 40% Operation Parris 50% John Tunheim ×250% Minnesota ×260% Obama administration 60% Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×270% Department of Homeland Security ×470% Donald Trump ×380% United States ×390%

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refugees 100% detention 90% re-screening 80% immigration 70% ice 70% dhs 60% trump administration 50% arrest 50% permanent residence 50%

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