Early today, the Trump Administration issued new and challenging rules for refugee admission.

Though it’s not entirely clear what their effect will be, it’s difficult to believe it will make things easier for them.

And the Administration has made it clear that it is cutting the total numbers in more than half from the last year.

You can read more about today’s announcement at:

Trump Lifts Refugee Suspension, but 11 Countries Face More Review from The NY Times.

Trump allows refugee admissions to resume with new screening is from The Associated Press.

For a lot of background, check out Bad Statistic Of The Day: U.S. Reduces Number Of Refugees To Lowest Level In Years.