The U.S. government is expanding the authority of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, allowing for the detention of recognized refugees awaiting their Green Cards for re-evaluation, as outlined in a February 18th memo. This directive, submitted as part of a federal court case by the Department of Homeland Security, aims to reinforce President Donald Trump's stringent immigration policies. Under the new guidelines, refugees may be taken into federal custody for inspections and investigations one year after their arrival in the U.S., replacing a 2010 regulation that prohibited detention or deportation solely based on the absence of permanent resident status.