The recent executive order by President Trump halts the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 90 days, which immediately affects ongoing resettlement efforts. Agencies in Sacramento report that families expecting to welcome refugees from Afghanistan and other countries were left stranded, with travel plans canceled. The uncertainty has left many in despair as they prepared for reunions with loved ones. Resettlement agencies recount heartbreaking stories of families that had already made significant preparations, now facing disappointment and uncertainty due to the sudden enforcement of the order.
We got word yesterday that the suspension of the program had gone into effect immediately, leaving people from Afghanistan, Syria and other war-torn nations stranded.
Families have already started buying groceries for the meal they're going to make to celebrate being reunited; it’s really heartbreaking.
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