An executive order signed this year by Trump limits the total number of refugees allowed into the U.S. to 50,000 this year. But then came Trump’s executive order aimed at halting refugee resettlement and banning travel from seven (later six) Muslim-majority countries. Although federal courts halted the president’s executive order, the rulings did not affect the cap of 50,000 refugees. Later court orders on Trump’s second executive order on travel and refugees essentially lifted the 50,000-person cap. State Department and Homeland Security officials have significantly cut down on interviews with would-be refugees, according to resettlement agencies.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 25, 2017 10:52 UTC