U.S. Seeks To Cut Number Of Refugees Accepted For Resettlement

The US Refugee Admissions Program is set to accept 18,000 refugees for fiscal year 2020, a reduction from 30,000 in 2019. The proposal, sent to Congress by the Department of State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services, cites immigration court backlogs and the southern border crisis as reasons for the cut. The proposal prioritizes refugees from Central America's northern triangle, those facing religious persecution, and Iraqis who assisted the US government. While the cut is less severe than anticipated, it has drawn criticism for potentially undermining the US refugee resettlement program. Congress will review the proposal before it reaches President Trump's desk.

What was the reaction of the National Immigration Forum regarding the proposed CAP?

What steps will Congress take after receiving the proposal?