Trump signs new counter-terrorism IMMIGRATION BAN

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[the_ad id=”87125″]The two chief differences are the removal of Iraq and an end to an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees, treating them instead like all other refugees. I would have left Iraq on the list. There have been a number of Iraqis arrested here in the United States on terror-related charges.

While Iraq may very be a partner in the war against ISIS, it is also a hotbed of jihad terrorism. As for Syrian refugees, they are hardly like “all other refugees.” Most of the victims of these jihad armies have been annihilated. Importing their killers is insanity.

But it is something. And for that I am grateful. Here’s what it does:

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  • Temporarily Restricting immigration from six countries compromised by radical Islamic terrorism: Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen
  • Momentarily Freezing travel for citizens of those countries who do not have approved U.S. visas
  • Suspending the entire U.S. refugee program for 120 days to allow time to develop extreme vetting procedures

 

Trump signs revised immigration ban

By Daniel Halper and Marisa Schultz, NY Post, March 6, 2017:

“It is the president’s solemn duty to protect the American people and with this order President Trump is exercising his rightful authority to keep our people safe,” Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in announcing the revised ban.

“As threats continue to evolve and change, common sense [dictates] that we continually re-evaluate and reassess the systems we rely upon to protect our country.”

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the order gives the US the ability to control who crosses its borders and to keep out those who wish to do harm.

“This executive order protects the American people — as well as lawful permanent residents — by putting in place an enhanced screening and vetting process for visitors from six nations,” Sessions said.

The revised order also ends an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees and instead treats them like all other refugees.

The new order is scheduled to take effect March 16.

The delayed start date is an attempt to avoid a repeat of the mass confusion that occurred at airports across the world when the first order was put in place without warning.

Iraq welcomed the change in its status, saying it sent a “positive message” when Washington and Baghdad are working together against the Islamic State.

Thousands of Iraqis have fought alongside US troops for years or worked as translators since the US-led invasion in 2003.

Many have resettled here after being threatened for working with American troops. And US-backed Iraqi troops are involved in trying to root out Islamic State militants in Mosul.

Tillerson said the State Department reviewed the original executive order with Iraq in mind.

“Iraq is an important ally in the fight to defeat ISIS with their brave soldiers fighting in close coordination with America’s men and women in uniform,” he said.

More than two dozen lawsuits were filed in federal courts against the original ban, and Washington state succeeded in having it suspended by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals by arguing it violated constitutional protections against religious discrimination.

Sessions reaffirmed that the Department of Justice stands behind the legality of the revamped executive order and Trump’s ability to authorize it.

“This Department of Justice will defend and enforce lawful orders of the president consistent with core principles of our Constitution,” he said.

“The executive is empowered under the Constitution and by Congress to make national security judgments and to enforce our immigration policies in order to safeguard the American public.”

The original executive order, signed Jan. 27, covered seven countries: Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Yemen and Iraq.

Sessions said the new order will enhance the screening and vetting processes for visitors from the six remaining nations.

“Three of these nations are state sponsors of terrorism. The other three have served as safe havens for terrorists — countries where the government has lost control of territory to terrorist groups like ISIL or al Qaeda and its affiliates,” Sessions said. “This increases the risk that people admitted here from these countries may belong to terrorist groups, or may have been radicalized by them.”

He said those countries are unwilling or unable to help vet visitors coming to the US, compromising “our nation’s security.”

“This executive order provides a needed pause, so we can carefully review how we scrutinize people coming here from these countries of concern,” he said.

The revised order will not apply to people who had a valid visa as 5 p.m. Jan. 27, 2017, around the time the first travel ban was signed by Trump.

The new order launches a 90-day period for the Department of Homeland Security to define a new series of requirements for countries to have full participation in US entry programs.

For countries that do not comply, the State Department, DHS and intelligence agencies can make recommendations on what, if any, restrictions should be imposed.

The new order spells out detailed categories of people eligible to enter the United States, such as for business or medical travel, or people with family connections or who support the US.

Two other major changes from the initial immigration order: The new order will no longer give preference to individuals from a “minority religion,” such as Christianity. That distinction gave more fodder to critics who said the initial order was targeting Muslims.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer repeated those criticisms Monday, saying the new order does nothing for national security.

“A watered-down ban is still a ban. Despite the administration’s changes, this dangerous executive order makes us less safe, not more. It is mean-spirited, and un-American. It must be repealed,” Schumer said in a statement.

Now, all refugee visas from all countries will be suspended for 120 days. When the program resumes, the order caps refugee admissions to the US at 50,000 for the 2017 fiscal year, down from 110,000 in 2016.

Homeland Security chief John Kelly stressed that the ban is being implemented to bolster national security.

“It is important to note that nothing in this executive order affects current lawful permanent residents or persons with current authorization to enter our country,” he said. “If you have a current valid visa to travel, we welcome you. But unregulated, unvetted travel is not a universal privilege, especially when national security is at stake.”

In addition to 1,000 ongoing investigations into terrorists by the FBI, officials said the FBI is examining for “potential terrorism-related activity” 300 individuals who were admitted to the US as refugees.

The Justice Department declined to offer details on how many refugees were from the six targeted countries or how many of the individuals are current refugees or green card holders.

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Baine Sumpin
Baine Sumpin
7 years ago

Unfortunately, Muslims are not like all other refugees, most believe in a totalitarian Muslim theocracy and have no intention of assimilating. Rather they will breed and bide their time until they gain an advantage. They have said this over and over, and history is proof of it.

0349 JAT
0349 JAT
7 years ago

A good start
Now they should declare cair and the muzlum brotherhood are terrorist orgs.

Robert Roberts
Robert Roberts
7 years ago

It is better than nothing but when it comes those who caused the problem in this country will be in the same category as the terrorists.

AlgorithmicAnalystD
AlgorithmicAnalyst
7 years ago

Use bureaucratic methods to slow down immigration. Delay processing of visas, delay vetting, long quarantine checking for disease.

tatka150
tatka150
7 years ago

If they would check them for diseases – no travel ban would be required. Especially for the venereal and mental diseases. Not even talking about the lies. This way ban would affect the most of them, not defining the country of origin (6 is a joke any way). Good idea,but not new. In accordance with the immigration department processing the applications, the authorities MUST CHECK THE HEALTH CONDITION. At least it was the law earlier. They did it on the Staten Island a century ago. And have been continued to do it for years. I don’t know if they changed the rules in accordance with muzrats invasion. As far as I know a little Mogadishu in Minnesota has a tons of them and many of them brought TB. Their kids attend the schools with out kids. Walking nightmare.

Obama the traitor
Obama the traitor
7 years ago

Same travel ban as Obama and Jeh Johnson. Where was the outrage over it under Obama? Why wasn’t Chuck Schumer shirting his pants then? See the 1 minute video:

http://www.cnsnews.com/blog/terence-p-jeffrey/jeh-johnson-hyped-denying-visa-free-travel-those-who-visited-nyts-7-muslim

Mahou Shoujo
Mahou Shoujo
7 years ago

Those illegally protesting this legislation, like they did the last time, should be arrested and charged. A few deportations and jail sentences will go a long way to settling a few traitorous democrats down.

tatka150
tatka150
7 years ago
Reply to  Mahou Shoujo

If would be also nice to shot a few of them at the time of riots. The whole flame would be extinguish immediately. Once and for all

Diane Sori
Diane Sori
7 years ago

Just need to get something straight…the muslim countries of the world
ban Jews from setting in them…in fact they expelled or killed the few
that were still living there…and they chop off the heads, crucify, burn
alive, and make sex slaves out of Christians living in them. And
they sure do NOT want Americans living there…but…President Trump is
trying to keep us safe by banning some of ‘them’ from coming here and
suddenly the liberals are all aghast. They did NOT care about the Jews
nor the Christians but they do care that Trump does NOT want the enemy
coming here…just needed to get that straight…got it. Traitors all.

Really?
Really?
7 years ago

Islam is incompatible with western civilization. Ban all Muslims from coming to America, permanently. Problem solved.

dad1927
dad1927
7 years ago

constitutional protections against religious discrimination does not apply to the whole planetcomment image .

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