Refugee aid groups say Trump administration is trying to circumvent court order

In a federal court filing, refugee aid groups in Seattle accused President Trump’s administration of attempting to bypass a ruling blocking the suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead granted a preliminary injunction against Trump’s executive order, prompting aid groups to request an emergency hearing after their cooperative agreements with the State Department were canceled, leading to layoffs and a halt in refugee assistance. The administration’s actions are seen as an attempt to evade the court’s ruling, with a hearing set for Monday to address the impact of the termination notices.

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