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Refugees Should Be Banned In The United States

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Refugee Ban in the United States
In the United States, President Trump recently issued a travel ban from seven Muslim majority countries: Libya, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, and Syria due to concerns of the safety of American citizens. However, it was recently overruled by Federal Judge James L. Robart but the president has vowed to have the ruling overturned or have another similar executive order written in its place. The ban consisted of visa restrictions in place for ninety days, refugee admission program suspended for one hundred and twenty days, and Syrian refugees’ admission suspended indefinitely until President Trump feels the vetting procedures are strong enough to ensure terrorists are not allowed in the country on a refugee visa. …show more content…

Is it unsafe for American to allow refugees to settle in the states or should we allow them in? Another variable that surrounds the issue is that of religion. Many are calling this a Muslim ban due to the fact that the seven countries listed are Muslim majority with only a small percentage being of a different religion. Also, during President Trumps campaign he was very outspoken about the Muslim Religion and ties with Islamic terrorism. So, one begs the question: Is this a Muslim Ban and is it right to bar Muslim refugees from the United States? In my opinion, President Trump is letting biased opinions of his own accord dictate who should be allowed in this country and it is wrong to allow him to do so. A refugee ban based in xenophobia allowed to stand is unconstitutional.
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It is comprised of seven steps: registration and data collection, security checks, DHS interview, Biometric security checks, cultural orientation and medical check, assignment to domestic resettlement location and travel, and lastly arrival in the U.S (State). Each of those steps is intensive and the refugee screening process is considered to more careful than any other type of traveler. Furthermore, the USRAP system has proven to be secure through statistics listed on CATO and in my opinion any more to be done would strain the system to point where it was incapable of adequately processing individuals. While those steps help ensure that the United States protects itself from potential terrorist, maybe more can be done in security checks with visa applicants. The 9/11 attacks were carried out by those on temporary visas, and one student visa. As it stands, there is a $160 fee, application with photo documentation, and an interview at the U.S Embassy or Consulate. Also, there could be additional steps depending on place of origin. (Affairs). While these steps are a good starting place to grant visas, a more in depth background check could be beneficial for the United States for those who hail from known terrorist bred countries. Another issue is visa holders overstaying their allotted time. What can be done to ensure that visa holders abide by the rules set in place by the U.S Department of State? I would

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