The International Rescue Committee is very concerned by the reports of new restrictions on refugee resettlement into the U.S. and calls on the Administration to take its time and think again. Refugee resettlement is an American success story.  For decades people have looked to the U.S. as a beacon of political as well as religious freedom.  The IRC is proud to have resettled 400,000 refugees into the U.S. since World War II.

At a time of record-breaking levels of refugee flow around the world, now is not the time for America to renounce its historic leadership role.  Our clear message to the new Administration is: now is no time for hasty action. Talk to us and the experts in your own government to develop a policy that builds on America’s success rather than undermines it.

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