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Trump Ready to Turn Away Another 20,000 Refugees
PRESSURE DROP
Two years ago, the U.S. was ready to welcome 110,000 refugees. Last year, the ceiling for admitting people was 45,000. Ex-Trump officials say this year’s ceiling will be half that.
Spencer Ackerman
Contributing Editor
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Jul. 5 2018
8:00PM EDT
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