As the courts debate the legality of President Donald Trump’s travel ban against six majority-Muslim countries, refugees living in the US speak out.
They believed America valued diversity and they embraced its ideals. They came with high hopes and great expectations.
What is the greatest difficulty you face in the US?
Challenges include being suspected of terrorism, delays and questions at airports, and a feeling of being judged by a name, religion or choice of clothing.
What are your greatest fears about today’s political and social climate?
As tension increases and the country deals with disagreement and division, Muslim refugees worry they might always be perceived as the “others.”
What does the future hold for you and other refugees in America?
Hope and fear mix as refugees gaze toward an uncertain horizon.
