US will limit number of refugees to 7,500 and give priority to white South Africans

The Trump administration will cap US refugee admissions next year at 7,500, with most slots expected to go to white South Africans, according to a notice posted Thursday on the Federal Registry. The move marks a steep drop from last year’s 125,000 ceiling set under the Biden administration. No rationale was offered; a government memo says the 2026 fiscal year total is justified by humanitarian concerns or otherwise in the national interest. The figure echoes earlier leaks and Associated Press reporting. More details soon.

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