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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · 2d

I swore off subscribing to any more newsletters, but this edition about "Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago was so informative and persuasive that I'm granting an exemption to @jvl.bsky.social.

Jonathan V. Last @jvl.bsky.social · 3d

As alarmed as people may be, they aren't alarmed enough. Trump just escalated this crisis from a fight between the federal government and a state, to a situation where one state is deploying armed forces to impose its will on another state. www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...

Emergency Triad: The Chicago Rubicon and What Comes Next

We aren’t at the worst-case scenario yet. But if you squint, you can see it looming out there, just over the horizon.

www.thebulwark.com

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · 4d

NEW from @apnews.com - U.S. refugee cap may be set as low as 7,500.

“This would be a monumental shift in U.S. refugee policy, not just in terms of reducing admissions, but also in terms of disproportionately privileging one group over every other,”
- @krishvignarajah.bsky.social

📰 bit.ly/3KAvpsY

Trump considers cutting US refugee intake to 7,500, focusing on white South Africans, officials say

President Donald Trump is considering admitting far fewer refugee into the U.S. this year – as few as 7,500, and mostly white Afrikaners.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Sep 5

Behind every rollback of refugee resettlement, TPS, or humanitarian parole is a child, a parent, a family losing hope — despite having complied with every rule.

I joined NPR/WAMU’s 1A to share why these protections matter, and why dismantling them harms us all.

the1a.org/segments/the...

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Sep 4

Can you guess what NPR/WAMU show @globalrefuge.bsky.social’s @krishvignarajah.bsky.social will
be joining this morning? 📻

Tune in at the top of the 11am ET hour for a timely discussion on immigration.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Aug 31

Children aren’t pawns.
 Flying Guatemalan kids out early on a holiday weekend-only to pull them off planes last-minute and leave them in limbo-isn’t just chaotic. It’s cruel.

These are vulnerable children who deserve care, not political theater.

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Aug 29

This may be the most relaxing live stream about immigration that you’ve seen all year. 🏞️

Learn more about our work of welcome and get involved at globalrefuge.org 🌍🔗

#RefugeesWelcome

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Aug 20

It's my birthday and what I'd really like is to have reporters and producers reach out for @globalrefuge.bsky.social's insight on immigration stories.

DMs open and email in bio! 🎂🎁🎉

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Aug 15

On August 15, 2021, the government of Afghanistan fell under Taliban control & a massive evacuation effort began to bring 76,000+ Afghans to safety in the U.S.

Four years later, Afghan allies & community members are once more at grave risk.

📰 Read more: bit.ly/4mijRby
🚨 Take action: bit.ly/3GXh3kM

Four Years Later: Afghan Allies at Risk in the U.S. | Global Refuge

Four years after the Afghanistan evacuation, Afghan allies in the U.S. face urgent risks. Learn their stories, challenges, and how you can take action.

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Aug 13

“But I also believe we’ll see courts and communities push back just as forcefully to defend fundamental principles like due process and the rule of law,” noted Vignarajah.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...

As Trump targets states for immigration enforcement, Maryland is high on the list

Maryland and other blue states have been met with funding denials, program cuts and other means that hurt their constituents under the Trump administration.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Aug 13

“The message seems clear: there will be extreme pushback on jurisdictions like Maryland who welcome immigrants, defend their rights under the law, and hold the federal government accountable to its constitutional obligations,” said @krishvignarajah.bsky.social of @globalrefuge.bsky.social.

As Trump targets states for immigration enforcement, Maryland is high on the list

Maryland and other blue states have been met with funding denials, program cuts and other means that hurt their constituents under the Trump administration.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Aug 5

“Officials have begun separating children from their families in small numbers across the country, in what appears to be a more targeted version of one of the most explosive policies of President Trump’s first term.”

Via @haleaziz.bsky.social for @nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/u...

Inside Trump’s New Tactic to Separate Immigrant Families

www.nytimes.com

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Jul 30

Here is President Trump’s answer to @pabloreports.bsky.social’s question about our nation’s debt to Afghan wartime allies.

Very much worth noting that this administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan — putting up to ~12,000 at risk of detention and deportation.

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Jul 22

The termination of TPS for Afghanistan went into effect last night (July 21), leaving up to 11,700 Afghans in the U.S. without protection from deportation and, in many cases, without valid work authorization. #TPS4Afghans

🚨 TAKE ACTION: globalrefuge.org/TPS4Afghans
📰 Full statement: bit.ly/44U296U

Terminating TPS for Afghans is wrong

Afghan allies will lose temporary status under TPS termination

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Jul 11

NEW GALLUP POLL: the pendulum has swung **drastically** on immigration since last year.

🟢 just 30% want immigration decreased (55% last year)

🟢 79% of Americans think immigration is GOOD for the country (record high)

🟢 Path to citizenship (78%) beats mass deportation (38%)

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Jul 10

NEW from Bloomberg: Global Refuge weigh in on the Trump admin's efforts to curtail healthcare access for immigrants and refugees.

“We’re witnessing a multi-front campaign that is quietly but systematically cutting off access to care for immigrants and refugees,” said @krishvignarajah.bsky.social.

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Jul 2

Now is the time to stop the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Urge your Representative to vote NO on HR 1: globalrefuge.org/reconciliation 🔗🚨

#RefugeesWelcome #HR1 #ReconciliationBill #OneBigBeautifulBill

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jul 2

As I shared on @theweekendprime.bsky.social, we’re witnessing the largest “de-documentation” effort in modern US history.

That runs contrary to the will of the American people, who overwhelmingly support a balanced approach between border security and functional legal immigration pathways.

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today, the Senate passed a sweeping reconciliation bill that includes the most expansive immigration enforcement funding package in modern American history.

Now is the time to stop the One Big Beautiful Bill. Urge your Representative to vote NO on HR 1: globalrefuge.org/reconciliation 🔗🚨

The Senate reconciliation bill makes significant policy changes related to immigration, including:

The end of food stamp (SNAP), Medicare, and Medicaid eligibility for refugees and other lawful immigrant populations

$47 billion in border wall infrastructure and surveillance and another

$45 billion for adult and family detention

New or heightened fees on humanitarian immigration applications such as asylum, parole, and Temporary Protected Status

Curbing access to employment authorization when immigrants apply to receive work permits under various humanitarian statuses

Sponsor requirements that could pose new barriers for sponsors to unite with unaccompanied children

globalrefuge.org/reconciliation

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 30

The DOJ is suing EVERY federal judge in Maryland — just for doing their job.

In my new @baltimoresun.bsky.social OpEd, I explain why this isn’t just about immigration. It’s about the rule of law. And what’s at stake for all of us. ⤵️
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/06/28/l...

Lawsuit against Maryland’s federal judges sets dangerous precedent | GUEST COMMENTARY

For the first time in American history, the U.S. Department of Justice has sued an entire bench of federal justices, writes Krish O’Mara Vignarajah.

www.baltimoresun.com

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 29

NEW: I joined @theweekendprime.bsky.social to discuss the impact of this week’s SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship and beyond.

Very grateful to @crampell.bsky.social, @ayman.msnbc.com, @elisejordan.bsky.social, and @ahylton26.bsky.social for such thoughtful questions on these important issues.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 10

As I told NPR’s Morning Edition, the new Travel Ban is part of a much broader effort — one that has seen this administration move swiftly and systematically to close LEGAL pathways and protections across the immigration system.

Link to full segment by @francoordonez.bsky.social below 👇

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Jun 6

“It sends an incredibly chilling message — namely, that the US government is once again willing to judge people NOT as individuals, but based on blanket false assumptions about entire nations.”

@krishvignarajah.bsky.social talks about the new Travel Ban on MSNBC this morning 👇

Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you @anacabrera.bsky.social for having me on @msnbc.com to talk about the Trump administration’s sweeping new Travel Ban — and why it’s deeply problematic in terms of our humanitarian leadership, family reunification, and our economy.

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah @krishvignarajah.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you @anacabrera.bsky.social for having me on @msnbc.com to talk about the Trump administration’s sweeping new Travel Ban — and why it’s deeply problematic in terms of our humanitarian leadership, family reunification, and our economy.

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Tim Young (Global Refuge) @young25tim.bsky.social · Jun 6

“It effectively says: because of where you’re from, your family doesn’t deserve the same chance to be together. You don’t deserve the chance to make your case.”

@krishvignarajah.bsky.social, President of @globalrefuge.bsky.social on the new Travel Ban.

www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Trump travel ban rattles immigrant communities across U.S.

Haitian, Afghan and Iranian immigrants say the policy has dashed their dreams of reuniting with family. Many worry about their place in America.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Global Refuge @globalrefuge.bsky.social · Jun 5

🚨BREAKING: Global Refuge is deeply concerned over sweeping #TravelBan. 🚨

“While national security is an important priority, indiscriminate restrictions against entire nationalities should not supersede the merits of an individual visa application” [email protected].

🔗 bit.ly/4kmV6Kt

Global Refuge Deeply Concerned Over Sweeping Travel Ban

The Trump administration announced a sweeping new travel ban, fully restricting entry to nationals from twelve countries.

www.globalrefuge.org

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