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JANUARY 26, 2025 As of 12:01am this morning, the U.S. has formally suspended refugee resettlement. Here's what it means for America--and the Great State of Arizona. Trump’s Executive Order paints the Refugee Program as disorderly and overwhelming—causing,...
Last year, Arizona welcomed 559 refugees. This year, Alabama is on track to welcome only 154–over 60% fewer refugees. All of these refugees were resettled before the Trump Administration took office; following the Administration’s suspension, arrivals have paused entirely–decreasing by 100%.
Declines in refugee arrivals over the next four years will permanently damage Arizona’s resettlement program. During the last Trump Administration, almost 40% of local resettlement offices closed. Arizona’s resettlement offices are at risk of pausing programs, laying off staff, or closing altogether.