What the future holds for those seeking refugee status

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Jul 10, 2017

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What the future holds for those seeking refugee status

Somalian refugee Ali Said and his family might be the last refugees let into the U.S. We take a closer look at the process and the future of refugees.

Protestors rally in front of the Trump Building on Wall Street during a protest against the Trump administration's proposed travel ban and refugee policies, March 28, 2017 in New York City. The Trump administration's proposed travel ban includes a provision that would bar refugees entry into the United States for 120 days.

Somalian refugee Ali Said and his family might be the last refugees let into the U.S. We take a closer look at the process and the future of refugees.

Portions of Trump’s travel ban are expected to go into effect this week and run for 120 days.

David Murphy, who runs the San Diego office of the International Rescue Committee, spoke with Take Two’s Josie Huang about what that will mean for people seeking refugee status, and for organizations who work with refugees in this country.

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