Despite often sharing Trump's Republican affiliation, some faith groups in the US are opposed to attempts to block refugee resettlement
A court in the United States will hear arguments against an executive order from President Donald Trump that critics say paves the way for local officials to block refugee resettlement in their communities and could block refugee families from being reunited in January.
“Communities across the United States stand ready to welcome refugees, including Americans who have been waiting years to reunite with family members,” Keaney said in a statement delivered to TRT World. “A single local politician should not be able to veto these displays of basic humanity.”The order, entitled “Executive Order on Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement”, was signed on September 26, 2019.
Some states and localities protested refugee resettlement under previous President Barack Obama. Texas Governor Greg Abbott sued to block Syrian refugee resettlement in Texas, the state which accepts the largest amount of refugees in the US. Trump promised to drastically cut down on refugee acceptance and resettlement during his 2016 presidential campaign. One of his first significant acts as president was to sign an executive order blocking entry to people from seven predominately Muslim nations, called the “Muslim ban” by detractors.
In their view, refugees have become an integral part of the US, and assisting them in an integral of the mission of faith-based organisations. Burgum cited the economic boon refugees supply in areas with low population growth but available jobs.
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