A Florida Republican lawmaker is leading the push to bar Palestinian immigration into the United States for a period of two years amid national security fears.
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is introducing legislation that would prevent Palestinian nationals from being resettled in the United States for two years, calling it a 'common-sense' measure to make sure Americans are safe. The 'Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act' places a two-year moratorium on immigration from the Palestinian Authority to the United States.
In light of the Oct. 7, Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, there has been renewed interest in whether the U.S. will accept Palestinians as part of its refugee resettlement commitments. In a statement, Gaetz highlighted that other countries in the region do not typically take Palestianian refugees and the U.S. has existing national security concerns related to the crisis at the southern border.
two-year moratorium on all immigration from Palestine is a common-sense measure to ensure the safety and security of the American people. We must prioritize the protection of our nation and its citizens above all else,' he said. Presidential candidates and GOP lawmakers have called for the U.S. to no longer accept refugees from Gaza, with former President Trump promising last year that 'we aren’t bringing anyone in from Gaza.' In fiscal year 2023, the U.S.
Since the beginning of the conflict, the United States has helped more than 1,800 American citizens and their families leave Gaza, many of whom have come to the United States,' a White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital last month.
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