Texas Becomes First State to Refuse Refugees - Should More States?
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by Axios | 1.10.20
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Friday that the state will not accept any refugees this year, AP reports.
Why it matters: Abbott is the first governor to take President Trump up on his executive order allowing state and local governments to block refugee resettlements. Other Republican governors have publicly welcomed refugees.
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