US Grants ICE Expanded Authority to Detain Refugees Under New Screening Protocol
February 20, 2026 • Google News World
The White House has granted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authority to conduct “aggressive rescreening” of refugees, allowing the agency to detain individuals who are deemed a threat to national security.
According to a new memo issued by the Trump administration, ICE will have the power to arrest and detain refugees who are suspected of being a security risk. The memo does not specify what criteria will be used to determine who is eligible for detention, but it does indicate that the agency will take a more aggressive approach in screening refugees.
The move has been met with concern from advocacy groups, who argue that it could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees. The administration claims that the new policy is necessary to ensure national security, but critics say it is an overreach of executive power and could have devastating consequences for asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations.
In related news, the Trump administration has announced plans to commit $10 billion to the Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment. The announcement was made by President Trump during a live address, where he outlined his administration’s vision for economic development in the region.
Separately, a new immigration memo issued by the Trump administration expands ICE’s authority to detain legal refugees. The memo allows the agency to take more aggressive action against individuals who are suspected of being a security risk, and has been met with concern from advocacy groups.
The move comes as tensions between the US and other countries continue to escalate. In response to the new policy, refugee advocates have expressed concerns about the potential impact on asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations.
In related news, refugees in the US could be arrested under a new immigration memo issued by the Trump administration. The memo allows ICE to take more aggressive action against individuals who are suspected of being a security risk, but it does not specify what criteria will be used to determine who is eligible for detention.
The move has been met with concern from advocacy groups, who argue that it could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees. The administration claims that the new policy is necessary to ensure national security, but critics say it is an overreach of executive power and could have devastating consequences for asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations.
In a separate development, the Trump administration has announced plans to commit $10 billion to the Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment. The announcement was made by President Trump during a live address, where he outlined his administration’s vision for economic development in the region.
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