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Héctor Ríos Morales

U.N. High Commissioner For Refugees Says Trump Immigration Policies May Be Violating International Law

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly (Credit: Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Recent actions by the Trump administration, including deep cuts to international aid and a sweeping immigration crackdown, have drawn sharp criticism from United Nations officials, who warn the U.S. may be violating international law.

Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, voiced his concerns this week over the U.S. policy of deporting migrants and asylum seekers to countries where they could face harm. He said the administration's approach is inconsistent with international legal principles designed to protect refugees.

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