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Immigration Order - Facts and Questions

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Trump’s facile claim that his refugee policy is similar to Obama’s in 2011
Trump’s facile claim that his refugee policy is similar to Obama’s in 2011

Washington Post

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In justifying his controversial executive order halting travelers from seven majority-Muslim countries, President Trump claimed that President Barack Obama did the same thing in 2011. But the comparison is a bit facile.

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5 Questions About The Law And Trump's Immigration Order Listen· 5:54
5 Questions About The Law And Trump's Immigration Order  Listen· 5:54

NPR (Online News)

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President Trump's executive order on immigration late Friday ignited nationwide protests — and a slew of legal challenges.

At least four federal judges across the country have blocked part of the order and temporarily ensured refugees and travelers who reached U.S. soil would not be deported.

Here's an explanation of what happened so far and what could come next.

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Trump’s Executive Order on Refugees — Separating Fact from Hysteria
Trump’s Executive Order on Refugees — Separating Fact from Hysteria

National Review (News)

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The hysterical rhetoric about President Trump’s executive order on refugees is out of control. Let’s slow down and take a look at the facts.

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