Trump administration cannot 'terrorize' Minnesota's refugees with arrests, US judge rules - Reuters
Trump administration cannot 'terrorize' Minnesota's refugees with arrests, US judge rules Reuters
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"The Court will not allow federal authorities to use a new and erroneous statutory interpretation to terrorize refugees who immigrated to this country under the promise that they would be welcomed and allowed to live in peace, far from the persecution they fled."
— John Tunheim , Academic
"Refugees can now live their lives without fear that their own government will snatch them off the street and imprison them far from their loved ones."
— Kimberly Grano , Activist
"This Court will not allow federal authorities to use a new and erroneous statutory interpretation to terrorize refugees who immigrated to this country under the promise that they would be welcomed and allowed to live in peace, far from the persecution they fled."
— John Tunheim , Academic
"Minnesota refugees can now live their lives without fear that their own government will snatch them off the street and imprison them far from loved ones."
— Kimberly Grano , Activist
"Decades ago, as a nation, we made a solemn promise to refugees fleeing persecution: that after rigorous vetting, they would be welcomed to the United States and given the opportunity to rebuild their lives."
— John Tunheim , Academic
"The government’s new policy breaks that promise — without congressional authorization — and raises serious constitutional concerns."
— John Tunheim , Academic
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Justice Department attorney involved in the court hearing.
A refugee whose case was mentioned in the judge's ruling.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. District Judge in Minneapolis appointed by President Bill Clinton.
Lawyer for the Minnesota plaintiffs at the International Refugee Assistance Project.
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A federal judge in Minneapolis issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from arresting or detaining Minnesota's refugees who have not yet obtained green cards, stating the policy turns their 'American Dream into a dystopian nightmare.'
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim extended an order protecting Minnesota refugees from arrest and deportation, criticizing the Trump administration's policy as unconstitutional and a betrayal of the 'American Dream.'
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim extended an order protecting Minnesota refugees from arrest and deportation, criticizing the Trump administration's policy as unconstitutional and a betrayal of the 'American Dream.'
A federal judge in Minneapolis issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from arresting or detaining Minnesota's refugees who have not yet obtained green cards, stating the policy turns their 'American Dream into a dystopian nightmare.'
A federal judge in Minneapolis issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from arresting or detaining Minnesota's refugees who have not yet obtained green cards, stating the policy turns their 'American Dream into a dystopian nightmare.'
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