Posted on 01/10/2020 4:27:17 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott became the first in the nation to refuse to host refugees in his state, flexing the new veto the Trump administration created last year to give state and local officials a say in whether they become a destination for the migrants.
More than 40 other governors, both Democrats and Republicans, have said they will accept refugees. But a swath of conservative states from Texas to Florida had held out, ahead of a deadline later this month.
Mr. Abbott, a Republican, becomes the first to refuse — a major statement for a state that has accepted more refugees than any other in recent years.
Immigrant-rights activists blasted the decision.
“It’s extremely disappointing to see Texas, which for years has led the nation in welcoming refugees, close its doors to those fleeing violence and persecution,” said Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum. “Turning away those seeking safety and opportunity isn’t just disheartening — for Texas, it’s bad business.”
President Trump, who has been tightening the refugee system for years, added a new control by giving local officials a veto over whether refugees will be sent into their borders.
Both the state and the locality must say they are willing to take refugees.
The State Department has set a Jan. 21 deadline for officials to make their wishes known.
Activists have sued to block the policy.
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LUV My Guv!
I wonder how many of Ali's brother and sister terrorists the Governor's decision will prevent coming to the US.
Good job, Gov!
close its doors to those fleeing violence and persecution,”...
That’s not true.
Conservatives from blue state cities can still move there.
Rick Perry sold us out under Obama is why we have so many moslems here. Thank God for governors with backbone. I’m not against any legal entry but every one should want to assimilate into our culture...not be sleepers.
I read this today saying it was Laredo, TX where this happened.
Ebola in Laredo. Not another word have Iheard.
If we ever start pulling our troops home we are going to have to have jobs available for them at all levels. Stop immigration!
Good for Texas. Our pansy assed RINO North Dakota Governor needs to emulate him.
Texas probably has more immigrants annually than any other state in the union... illegal aliens.
Texas probably realizes many of these “refugees” will never work - just breed. Many don’t speak English, and they are here to take - not give.
Returning troops will be offered jobs preparing the free lunches and fixing up free housing for the re-settled foreign underclass.
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