Refugee admissions on track to hit record low

By: Shalina Chatlani

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 404

Last Updated: 22 hours, 49 minutes ago

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The number of refugees admitted to the United States during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is on pace to hit its lowest level on record, according to a new analysis.

The new numbers reflect a steep decline in refugee admissions since President Donald Trump began his second term, according to a new analysis of State Department data by the Pew Research Center.

The U.S. has admitted 10,258 refugees — nearly all …

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