How Are Refugees Placed Around The Country? And Why Might Some States Get More Than Others?

CBS Minnesota

September 1, 2021

At least 35 refugees from Afghanistan have new homes in Minnesota.

Over the next several months, that number is expected to grow to 300, according to International Institute of Minnesota (IIM), which helps refugees and immigrants restart their lives.

We wanted to know: How are refugees placed around the country? And why might some states get more than others?

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