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Jan 25, 2025 Trump cancelled flights for 1,600 Afghan refugees and declared a national emergency at the southern border Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The president used executive power to halt refugee resettlement and declare a border emergency, expanding unilateral authority over immigration on his first days back in office.
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- Trump cancels flights of Afghan refugees — President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of flights for 1,600 Afghan refugees, including families who had worked with the US occupation and whose lives are endangered. This decision has sparked criticism from some conservative commentators who previously condemned the US for betraying Afghan allies. The move is part of Trump's broader immigration policy changes during his second term in office.
- Trump declares emergency at the southern border — President Trump declared an emergency at the southern border, a move aimed at addressing immigration and border security issues. This declaration is part of Trump's broader immigration policy and has significant implications for federal resource allocation and immigration enforcement.
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Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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