Since the start of the United States, immigration laws have plagued the country. Many of these laws being deemed necessary, while some are disputed by the American citizens. These “new” immigration laws have similar aspects to older laws, passed earlier on in our history. The accumulating negative opinions about immigration into the United States caused by the recent inauguration of President Trump and his executive orders, has resulted in numerous citizens deeming the issue controversial.
Recently, President Trump passed an executive order labeled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” The order suspends the U.S. refugee resettlement program for 120 days, restricts entry to the U.S. from seven countries for 90 days and suspends Syrian refugee resettlement indefinitely. President Trump’s ban prompted nationwide protest and widespread condemnation in the United States. Trump's executive order on immigration was temporarily halted by a federal judge. The Department of Homeland Security then suspended implementation of the order due to the widespread …show more content…
A Trump official who was briefing reporters cited the attack that killed 14 people in San Bernardino as an example of the immigration connection to terror attacks in the United States. But neither of the shooters would have been affected by the new ban. President Trump stated that the United States was “totally prepared” for the ban. However, there was still widespread confusion across the country as officials at U.S. Airports struggled to adjust. Many say President Trump's decision to suspend refugee admissions was"harmful and hasty." Iran, one of the countries whose citizens were banned said it was considering its response to President Trump’s executive
Recently, President Trump passed an executive order labeled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” The order suspends the U.S. refugee resettlement program for 120 days, restricts entry to the U.S. from seven countries for 90 days and suspends Syrian refugee resettlement indefinitely. President Trump’s ban prompted nationwide protest and widespread condemnation in the United States. Trump's executive order on immigration was temporarily halted by a federal judge. The Department of Homeland Security then suspended implementation of the order due to the widespread …show more content…
A Trump official who was briefing reporters cited the attack that killed 14 people in San Bernardino as an example of the immigration connection to terror attacks in the United States. But neither of the shooters would have been affected by the new ban. President Trump stated that the United States was “totally prepared” for the ban. However, there was still widespread confusion across the country as officials at U.S. Airports struggled to adjust. Many say President Trump's decision to suspend refugee admissions was"harmful and hasty." Iran, one of the countries whose citizens were banned said it was considering its response to President Trump’s executive