Biden is on Track to Admit Fewer Refugees Than Trump

“We cannot and we must not fall victims to politics of fear and hatred that drives the far-right…..[Biden] “must follow through on his promise.” (Rep. Ilhan Omar) In addition to abysmally low numbers, Biden hasn’t re-started the flow of refugees from Muslim countries, the flow Trump halted for a handful of countries that hate us. … Continue reading Biden is on Track to Admit Fewer Refugees Than Trump

Biden Admin Halts Special Refugee Program for Iraqis Due to Fraud Bust

“It is important to hold accountable those who would seek to defraud such programs, particularly when the crimes compromise our national security and public safety, when they impose such high costs on taxpayers…” (Michael R. Sherwin, acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia) Yes, you heard that right.  The Special Immigrant Visa Program for … Continue reading Biden Admin Halts Special Refugee Program for Iraqis Due to Fraud Bust

Five Months Into Fiscal Year, 6,273 Refugees Admitted; Big Story is Number of Afghans

As you all know by now the President submitted a refugee cap of 18,000 refugees to be admitted to the US between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020 (FY2020).  Five months into the fiscal year, the number stands at just over 6,000 according to the Refugee Processing Center. But, not counted in that number … Continue reading Five Months Into Fiscal Year, 6,273 Refugees Admitted; Big Story is Number of Afghans

Alabama: Iraqi Refugee Ordered Deported, Lied on Refugee Application

So what else is new!  Of course, many of them lie. The only difference is that once in a blue moon one is caught! I have a couple of stories this morning that could be posted either here or at ‘Frauds and Crooks!’  This one, and then up next Rep. Ilhan Omar story breaks internationally. … Continue reading Alabama: Iraqi Refugee Ordered Deported, Lied on Refugee Application