A U.S. federal judge has ruled against Donald Trump's executive order aiming to suspend the refugee admission system, stating it overstepped presidential authority and nullified Congressional intent. This decision, stemming from a lawsuit by refugee assistance groups, highlights the balance of power regarding immigration policies. The judge reaffirmed that although the president holds discretion on refugee matters, it is not absolute. The ruling constitutes a substantial setback to Trump's immigration agenda, which has already aimed at reducing protections for specific immigrant groups and limiting refugee admissions.
The ruling is a significant setback for Trump's agenda on immigration, which includes moves to end protected status for Haitians and deport undocumented migrants.
Judge Jamal Whitehead ruled that Trump's executive order exceeded presidential powers and amounted to an illegal usurpation of Congress's authority over refugee admissions.
The federal refugee system, which assists individuals escaping war and persecution, has faced politicization, despite historically receiving bipartisan support in the U.S.
The ruling indicates that while the president has some discretion in refugee admissions, that authority is not unlimited, reinforcing Congressional legislative intent.
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