Refugees and asylum seekers are people with lives we can all recognize. They are mothers, fathers, daughters and sons. They are neighbors, teachers, students, business owners and employees鈥攊ncluding the essential workers keeping us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sometimes, they are our closest friends.

Despite the overwhelming evidence in favor of welcoming refugees, the Trump Administration has closed the door on them. Read and share these powerful stories to help us spread the word: When we welcome refugees, they change our lives鈥攁nd our communities鈥攆or the better.

Refugee resettlement is at risk

America鈥檚 longstanding, bipartisan support of offering safe haven to those fleeing violence, tyranny and persecution is now under threat.

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Most are widows, orphans or victims of rape, torture, religious persecution, political oppression and terror. There are 26 million refugees worldwide.

of the world鈥檚 refugees鈥攐nly those most at risk鈥攈ave a chance to resettle in the U.S. or another welcoming country.

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The Trump Administration will not hit even that historically low goal. Before President Trump took office the average annual goal was 95,000.

refugees were due to be admitted to the U.S. in fiscal year 2020鈥攖he lowest refugee admission ceiling ever.

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When it comes to refugees like these Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, the administration is ignoring its own stated priorities and goals.

of the 4,000 Iraqis due to be admitted under a special visa in 2020鈥攁ll because their work with the U.S. military put them in danger鈥攈ave been resettled.

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