Trump’s immigration and refugee ban

Sita Adhikari

Here's what refugees do while they're waiting to get into the US

In the midst of arguments over Trump's suspension of refugee resettlement, some needy people are still getting in.

Here's what refugees do while they're waiting to get into the US
Over a million Syrians have fled their country and set up refugee camps in neighboring Lebanon.

After Trump’s ban, Lebanon renews calls to send back Syrian refugees

After Trump’s ban, Lebanon renews calls to send back Syrian refugees
It's now a usual sight to see soldiers patrol the city streets in France.

Trump’s immigrant ban has echoes of France’s counterterror measures

Trump’s immigrant ban has echoes of France’s counterterror measures
Two Iranian scientists who work at a Harvard laboratory

How Iranian scientists at one Harvard lab are reacting to Trump’s immigration restrictions

How Iranian scientists at one Harvard lab are reacting to Trump’s immigration restrictions
Demonstrators shut down the traffic loops at LAX International Airport and yell slogans during a protest against the travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump's executive order.

Photos: Thousands converge on US international airports to protest Trump's travel ban

Photos: Thousands converge on US international airports to protest Trump's travel ban
A Houthi armed man walks past destroyed houses in the old quarter of the northwestern city of Saada, Yemen, on Jan. 11.

Yemen: We support the US against terrorism. It’s not fair to punish entire countries like criminals.

Yemen had strong words for President Donald Trump this weekend following his new refugee and migrant restrictions.

Yemen: We support the US against terrorism. It’s not fair to punish entire countries like criminals.
Two men in suits walking down New York steet

Mr. Trump, I would be dead today if this country had not let me in

Luis Mancheno came to the US to escape violence. He wants our new president to know what that means, and what hope that in the promise of the United States can offer to refugees.

Mr. Trump, I would be dead today if this country had not let me in
People hugging in front of airport arrival and departure signs

Attorneys in Michigan's Arab American communities have a short window to prepare for Trump’s immigration plan

A Boston judge granted a limited reprieve to refugees and immigrants from seven majority-Muslim countries who already have documents to enter the US. That gives immigrants in the US a week to prepare for potential family separations, legal issues and, perhaps, being unable to travel.

Attorneys in Michigan's Arab American communities have a short window to prepare for Trump’s immigration plan
Protesters gather outside Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy airport in opposition to President Donald Trump's proposed ban on immigration in Queens, New York City, on Jan. 28.

These are the new instructions the State Department rushed to embassies worldwide

If the rollout of Friday’s order seemed hasty or disorganized to outsiders, a US government official who spoke to us also perceives a rather chaotic process unfolding — and seems uncertain what will come next.

These are the new instructions the State Department rushed to embassies worldwide
Woman with large green card poster yells

#7. @realdonaldtrump: In addition to undocumented immigrants, are you prioritizing deportation of lawful US residents? #100Days100Qs

We know that legal permanent residents can be deported for all types of crimes, big and small. Is it the president's intention to put resources into deporting immigrants who are here with valid documents?

#7. @realdonaldtrump: In addition to undocumented immigrants, are you prioritizing deportation of lawful US residents? #100Days100Qs
Protesters with signs, one reads Salaam

Federal judge deals Trump administration its first defeat — perhaps temporary — over its immigration restrictions

The executive order that President Donald Trump signed on Friday directed federal agents to deport refugees and anyone arriving from seven majority-Muslim countries, leaving in limbo people in transit when he signed the order. On Saturday, a judge issued an emergency injunction blocking the order.

Federal judge deals Trump administration its first defeat — perhaps temporary — over its immigration restrictions
A woman waits for family to arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York, on Jan. 28.

Some Muslims are being blocked from flights to the US, others are detained on arrival

Trump's sweeping executive order to suspend the arrival of refugees and impose tough new controls on travelers from Muslim-majority nations appears to be taking immediate effect.

Some Muslims are being blocked from flights to the US, others are detained on arrival
EgyptAir planes are seen parked at Cairo Airport, Egypt on Oct. 30.

Iraqi family with US visas are barred from flying to the US from Cairo

The husband, wife and two children, who had reserved seats on an EgyptAir flight, were informed that they could not board because of America’s new restrictions against immigrants from Muslim-countries.

Iraqi family with US visas are barred from flying to the US from Cairo
Woman sitting at desk while on phone, with computer screen behind

Black and Muslim, some African immigrants feel the brunt of Trump’s immigration plans

The White House’s immigration policy targets people in the criminal justice system — whether or not they are convicted of crimes — and will likely most affect refugees and immigrants from Muslim-majority countries. Many of the members of African Communities Together are part of all of those groups.

Black and Muslim, some African immigrants feel the brunt of Trump’s immigration plans
A U.S. flag hangs over fake palm trees inside the compound of the U.S. embassy in Baghdad in 2011.

Translators who worked for the US military in Iraq wonder if their American dream is slipping away

Anxiety is running high for Syrians in the US after President Trump's proposed refugee ban might prevent family reunifications.

Translators who worked for the US military in Iraq wonder if their American dream is slipping away