T he first group of refugees brought into the U.S. since Donald Trump became President followed an unusual path. On his first day back in office, he suspended all refugee admissions to the U.S.—upending resettlement plans for thousands fearing persecution and violence.

A group of about 50 white South Africans landed at Dulles International Airport on Monday as refugees, arriving in the United States under a humanitarian designation typically reserved for people

The Trump administration granted the group refugee status due to alleged discrimination. South Africa has called the accusations "unfounded."