White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’
The Guardian World
by Richard LuscombeFebruary 19, 2026
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The Trump administration has announced a new policy granting ICE authority to indefinitely detain legal refugees in the US without permanent residency (green card) for aggressive "rescreening." This move targets thousands of individuals already admitted as refugees, subjecting them to interviews to reassess their claims while detained. Critics express concern over potential violations of due process and refugee rights.
Under this policy, federal immigration officers will prioritize arresting those without a green card, detaining them indefinitely until their cases are re-evaluated. The rescreening process aims to
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/19/2026