I Helped Write the Refugee Act. Trump is Trampling It

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On June 20, 75 years ago, the United Nations adopted the Refugee Convention . Every year, we honor that occasion by celebrating World Refugee Day. This year, the Convention’s diamond anniversary may be marred by dire consequences for people seeking refuge. The United States Supreme Court is poised to rule on a case that could slam the door shut on asylum seekers who are lawfully seeking refuge at U.S. ports of entry, undermining our own laws and treaty obligations toward refugees. It is bad