President Trump has blocked refugees and citizens from Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Iraq, Iran, Libya and Yemen from entering the United States. Here’s what you need to know about what the refugees are fleeing and why America should not slam the door against them. 

The United States has historically welcomed refugees fleeing war and persecution, and given them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety. The Trump travel ban hindered these efforts. IRC resettlement and policy experts have answered some of your questions.

President Donald Trump has claimed that refugees coming into the United States are not screened. The truth is that refugees are already vetted more intensively than any other group seeking to enter the country. Four refugees describe the exhaustive interviews and security checks they and their families went through to resettle in the U.S.

In the face of a Trump Administration executive order that would suspend refugee resettlement, people of all ages and backgrounds, all across the country, have been stepping up to show their support for refugees and give them a warm welcome.