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| Why Texas is saying 'no' to all new refugees |
| 2020-03-23 |
| [BBC] Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced in January that the state would not accept any refugees in 2020. His decision came in the wake of an executive order issued from President Trump last year granting states and municipalities the right to veto the placement of refugees. "Texas has carried more than its share in assisting the refugee resettlement process," Abbott said in a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, noting that Texas has received more refugees than any state since 2010, totalling about 10% of all refugees resettled in the US. He also noted that Texas has faced the brunt of migration issues at the southern border due to a "broken federal immigration system". More than 40 other governors - both Democrat and Republican - have signalled their willingness to continue accepting refugees, leaving Texas as the only nay-saying state. Widespread criticism of the governor's decision only intensified after he argued that Texans in need - especially the homeless -should be prioritised over refugees. His duty is to his citizens. He recognizes that |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #4 More than 40 other governors - both Democrat and Republican - have signalled their willingness to continue accepting refugees, leaving Texas as the only nay-saying state. More bullshit? I'll say yes - if Texas was indeed 'the only nay-saying state', why is the other quoted number 'more than 40' instead of 49 (or 56, using Obama math)? |
| Posted by: Raj 2020-03-23 19:25 |
| #3 Too many here already. |
| Posted by: Albemarle Bourbon4037 2020-03-23 19:09 |
| #2 WE have enough CRIMINAL ALIENS here already |
| Posted by: ranture 2020-03-23 15:29 |
| #1 He also noted that Texas has faced the brunt of migration issues at the southern border due to a "broken federal immigration system". As a Californian, I can say with all honesty that I know how he feels. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2020-03-23 15:06 |