Rep. Omar’s Statement on Trump’s Executive Order to Suspend All Refugee Movement and USRAP Cases

January 22, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend all refugee movement and USRAP case processing globally. “At a time when global strife, economic uncertainty, and the climate crisis are fueling unprecedented levels of forced migration, it is beyond shameful the president has turned our back on those suffering from global catastrophe. This inhumane decision will have dangerous ripple effects around the world. Untold numbers of people around the world are hoping, praying, and counting on the United States to live up to the promise of being a country that welcomes them to a land of peace and opportunity. As a refugee, I am grateful I got the opportunity to have a second chance at life. My family and I were given a golden ticket to immigrate to the United States. Now untold numbers of people huddled in refugee camps around the world will not be afforded the same fate. That includes hundreds of family members of my constituents, who have been waiting for years for a fair shot to be resettled in our community. This disastrous decision will have life altering consequences that are beyond comprehension. This order not only flies in the face of basic morality but also goes directly against our values. For the sake of millions of children yearning for a better tomorrow, I hope the Administration changes course.” Issues : Immigration