DALLAS — Texas stopped trying Friday to block Syrian refugees from resettling in the state after suing the U.S. government over fears that new arrivals from the war-torn country could pose a security risk. The swift reversal defused a lawsuit the Obama administration criticized as unfounded. Since the Paris attacks, […]
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Barring Syrians Could Cost U.S. States Funding for Other Refugees: U.S. Agency
2 Dec
by Foster, on News
WASHINGTON — Services to help refugees acclimate to life in the United States could be jeopardized in states where governors block Syrians, according to a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Since the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris by Islamic State militants, 30 U.S. governors including […]
Foster, Cominsky: Our fears should not scare us into leaving refugees to uncertain lives
18 Nov
by Foster, on News
By Charles C. Foster and Martin B. Cominsky This week’s decision by a number of U.S. governors, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, to block resettlement of Syrian refugees is deeply troubling to those of us who care about the lives of refugees. We share the same grief and horror wrought […]
WASHINGTON — At least 24 governors, expressing fears about terrorism, are taking action — through executive order, a request to federal officials or some other means — to prevent Syrian refugees from settling in their states. Their stand in the name of public safety began Sunday and escalated quickly Monday, igniting a […]