A federal judge in Seattle halted President Trump's suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, asserting it likely exceeded his authority. This program, established by Congress in 1980, has admitted over 3 million refugees. Judge Jamal N. Whitehead's preliminary injunction mandates the government to reinstate the program and funding for refugee aid organizations while legal challenges are examined. Advocacy groups argue that the administration's order undermines Congress’s intent. Legal representatives stress that the president's powers are not absolute, insisting on an immediate stop to the refugee ban.
Judge Jamal N. Whitehead ruled that the Trump administration likely exceeded its authority by suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program established by Congress.
Laurie Ball Cooper asserted that the president's discretion is not limitless, declaring the refugee ban illegal and emphasizing the necessity to halt it.
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