Syrian refugees 'detrimental' to Americans? The numbers tell a different story
- Written by Jeffrey H. Cohen, Professor of Anthropology, The Ohio State University
President Donald Trump wants to close the door on Syrian refugees, barring them indefinitely from settling in the U.S.
In an executive order signed on Jan. 27, the president wrote:
“I hereby proclaim that the entry of nationals of Syria as refugees is detrimental to the interests of the United States and thus suspend any such entry until...
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