Refugee Coloradans work, pay taxes and build communities. Why strip away their healthcare?

By: Kristy Beachy-Quick, Paula Schriefer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Trump administration has upended decades of bipartisan consensus that welcoming refugees — people displaced by war or persecution — is a staple of American policy. It has not only dismantled the system for admitting new refugees, but also made catastrophic policy changes affecting those already resettled here as they strive to rebuild their lives as new Americans.

Congress has been shamefully complicit. In July 2025, H.R.1 — the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” …

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