Immigration authorities have rounded up nearly 200 Iraqis in recent weeks, and the Trump administration is now under heavy pressure to hold off moves to deport them.
Many of those currently detained are from the minority Chaldean Christian community, which faces severe persecution in Iraq.
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Protesters outside the Detroit courtroom Wednesday shouted in support of the detained Iraqis, Michigan Radio reports. Some held signs depicting President Trump that read "You Vowed To Protect Us."
On the campaign trail and in office, Trump has vowed to help persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
Many of those currently detained are from the minority Chaldean Christian community, which faces severe persecution in Iraq.
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Protesters outside the Detroit courtroom Wednesday shouted in support of the detained Iraqis, Michigan Radio reports. Some held signs depicting President Trump that read "You Vowed To Protect Us."
On the campaign trail and in office, Trump has vowed to help persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
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