Federal Judge Mandates Resettlement of 12,000 Refugees Under Trump Administration
May 7, 2025A federal judge appointed by President Joe Biden has ordered the Trump administration to resettle 12,000 refugees into the U.S., challenging an executive order aimed at halting the refugee admissions program.
U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead, appointed in 2023 by former President Joe Biden, issued a significant ruling on Monday, compelling the Trump administration to immediately resettle approximately 12,000 refugees into the United States. This decision comes in direct opposition to President Donald Trump’s executive order, which sought to suspend the refugee admissions program.