After Paris Attacks, Mounting U.S. Opposition To Resettling Syrian Migrants
By Fred ThysAfter Paris Attacks, Mounting U.S. Opposition To Resettling Syrian Migrants
By Fred Thys
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More than half of U.S. governors, once open to resettling Syrian refugees, are now trying to shut their doors. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said Tuesday that a congressional task force will come up with legislation to address the issue.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, a moderate Republican, has joined at least 24 other Republicans and New Hampshire’s Democratic governor in opposing further resettlement.
Fred Thys from Here & Now contributor WBUR in Boston reports.