Critics pan Biden plan to bring Gaza refugees into US: 'Terrorists entering our homeland'
Joe Biden,Refugees,Immigration,Asylum,Gaza,Palestine,Israel Hamas Violence
A possible Biden administration plan to begin allowing refugees from Gaza into the U.S. has faced significant pushback, with critics calling attention to potential national security risks.
"We demand that your administration cease planning for accepting Gazan refugees until you adequately answer our concerns and focus your attention instead on securing the release of U.S. hostages held by Hamas," read a letter to President Biden signed by 36 Republican senators last week.
The letter came after CBS News reported that the Biden administration was considering multiple plans to bring Gazan refugees to the U.S., with senior officials discussing the possibility of accepting refugees who have immediate family members already in the U.S., according to documents reviewed by the outlet.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
New Documents Reveal Details About Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Thomas Crooks
September 16th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Macklemore Kicked Off Ed Sheeran Tour for Saying 'Free Palestine' During Show
September 16th, 2026
Announcement
Everything You Need to Research Your 2026 Ballot, All in One Place
AllSides Staff
September 14th, 2026
Recommended Reading
When a Convention Vanishes Without a Trace
Dan Schnur
September 14th, 2026