Comment worth noting: Let’s have the trial (televised!) from Kentucky!

Reader Gary posted this comment on my earlier post today on the issue of where the Iraqi refugee terror trial should be held—Gary, like me! thinks it should be right here, not behind closed doors at Guantanamo Bay! I totally agree that the trial should be held in Kentucky, in full view of America, and … Continue reading Comment worth noting: Let’s have the trial (televised!) from Kentucky!

Kentucky newspaper publishes many column inches on Burmese refugees in the state

The other day I reported that the Louisville Courier-Journal led the way in reporting the Iraqi refugee alleged terror plot story, but I see they quickly published a lengthy article on Burmese Christian refugees in Kentucky I expect to divert readers away from the terrorist refugee story. The article is the standard refugee pull-on-your-heartstrings story—poor … Continue reading Kentucky newspaper publishes many column inches on Burmese refugees in the state

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul calls for hearings on refugee security screening

In response to the Iraqi refugee terror bust in his state, Senator Paul is calling for hearings on Iraqi immigration.  All I can say is, IT IS ABOUT TIME! From AP: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is calling for Senate hearings to get answers on how two Iraqi refugees were granted … Continue reading Kentucky Senator Rand Paul calls for hearings on refugee security screening

Great reporting on Iraqi refugees arrested in Kentucky

Update June 2nd:   Refugee officials: Terror arrests shouldn’t jeopardize program, here. Thanks to reporter, Andrew Wolfson, of the Louisville Courier-Journal, who did some serious digging and actually reported on the complaint filed against two Iraqi “nationals” in Bowling Green charged with terrorism related crimes, we now have confirmation that the two were refugees. See my … Continue reading Great reporting on Iraqi refugees arrested in Kentucky

Two Iraqis, most likely refugees, have been arrested on terrorism charges in Kentucky

Update June 4th:  KY Senator Rand Paul calls for hearings, here. Update June 2nd:  Why take any Iraqis at all? here. Update:  Louisville Courier-Journal is reporting they are refugees, here, thanks to a reader for sending it!   Here is my post on the Courier-Journal investigation.   More questions being asked, here. Here is the story yesterday … Continue reading Two Iraqis, most likely refugees, have been arrested on terrorism charges in Kentucky