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Judge Blocks Trump Policy Targeting Refugees in Minnesota. A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy aimed at thousands of lawful refugees in Minnesota who are waiting for green cards. U.S. District Judge John Tunheim ruled that federal agents likely broke the law by arresting refugees without charges, subjecting them to extra vetting. In a sharply worded decision, Tunheim said America betrays its values when it spreads fear and chaos among people who were legally admitted and carefully screened. He issued a restraining order stopping arrests until further court hearings can take place. The ruling deals a blow to "Operation PARRIS," a new Homeland Security initiative expanding background checks on refugees. While the White House slammed the decision, civil rights groups welcomed it as a crucial safeguard. For now, the judge made one thing clear: lawful refugees cannot be treated like criminals without cause.
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