Washington: Likely Honor Killing Puts Iraqi Refugees in the News Again

Diversity does not bring us strength! Earlier this week at ‘Frauds and Crooks’ I wrote about the Iraqi refugee arrested in Arizona on charges that he was an Al-Qaeda member who got into the US apparently unvetted. In January we learned that another Iraqi was arrested in Texas wanted in the murder of a Colorado … Continue reading Washington: Likely Honor Killing Puts Iraqi Refugees in the News Again

Iraqi refugees arrested in Virginia for lying on their refugee admission applications

They lied more than once! The first whopper was a lie of omission.  They failed to mention that their brother was a terrorist. And, at least one of them made up his “persecution” story to justify his admission to the US as a refugee. Hasan admitted to making false statements and creating his persecution story. … Continue reading Iraqi refugees arrested in Virginia for lying on their refugee admission applications

Homeland Security chief reiterates: Syrian and Iraqi refugees pose security threat

They must really be seeing something they aren’t telling us about for Homeland Security Director Jeh Johnson to be so forthcoming at a Congressional hearing yesterday. And, it isn’t just the Syrians and Iraqis we should worry about! From The Hill: The head of the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday said that the United … Continue reading Homeland Security chief reiterates: Syrian and Iraqi refugees pose security threat

Michigan: Overloaded with Iraqi refugees, keeps state in top five resettlement states in the nation

Two nights ago I spoke with a group in Michigan—Southeast Michigan 912 Tea Party— and in advance did some digging into the data bases to see how the state was doing.  I was shocked to discover that over 18,000 Iraqis (among other refugees) have been resettled there since 2005. Indeed in the last ten years, … Continue reading Michigan: Overloaded with Iraqi refugees, keeps state in top five resettlement states in the nation