The Trump administration is bringing a small number of white South Africans to the United States as refugees next week in what it says is the start of a larger relocation effort for a minority group who are being persecuted by their Black-led government because of their race.

Over two dozen Afrikaners claiming racial discrimination are set to arrive in the U.S. next week. The Trump administration fast-tracks processing despite suspending refugee programs.

The Trump Administration is accepting a chartered plane with a group of white South Africans into the country May 12.