Yeah me too, nice to see there are decent people willing to fight for what they believe and dont just fall for the lies and the propaganda coming out of the liars mouth.
Here's a passport cop at Dulles Airport doing his stuff.
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, on the Executive Order on Refugees and Migrants January 29, 2017
This weekend proved to be a dark moment in U.S. history. The executive order to turn away refugees and to close our nation to those, particularly Muslims, fleeing violence, oppression and persecution is contrary to both Catholic and American values. Have we not repeated the disastrous decisions of those in the past who turned away other people fleeing violence, leaving certain ethnicities and religions marginalized and excluded? We Catholics know that history well, for, like others, we have been on the other side of such decisions.
These actions impose a sweeping and immediate halt on migrants and refugees from several countries, people who are suffering, fleeing for their lives. Their design and implementation have been rushed, chaotic, cruel and oblivious to the realities that will produce enduring security for the United States. They have left people holding valid visas and other proper documents detained in our airports, sent back to the places some were fleeing or not allowed to board planes headed here. Only at the eleventh hour did a federal judge intervene to suspend this unjust action.
We are told this is not the “Muslim ban” that had been proposed during the presidential campaign, but these actions focus on Muslim-majority countries. They make an exception for Christians and non-Muslim minorities, but not for Muslims refugees fleeing for their lives. Ironically, this ban does not include the home country of 15 of the 19 September 11 hijackers. Yet, people from Iraq, even those who assisted our military in a destructive war, are excluded.
The United States has a long history of welcoming refugees who are fleeing for their lives and Catholic organizations have helped to resettle many families, men, women, and children, from around the globe. Many of our priests, religious and laypeople have accompanied newcomers precisely to assist them in this process. Because of our history of aiding in refugee and migrant settlement for decades, we know the very lengthy and thorough vetting process they must face before they are admitted to our country. We have seen initial fear turn into a generous willingness of local communities to accept and integrate refugees. Here in Chicago generations of migrants have found a new home. We are better for it.
The world is watching as we abandon our commitments to American values. These actions give aid and comfort to those who would destroy our way of life. They lower our estimation in the eyes of the many peoples who want to know America as a defender of human rights and religious liberty, not a nation that targets religious populations and then shuts its doors on them.
It is time to put aside fear and join together to recover who we are and what we represent to a world badly in need of hope and solidarity. “If we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities.” Pope Francis issued these challenging words to Congress in 2015, and followed with a warning that should haunt us as we come to terms with the events of the weekend: “The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us.”
The Governer of Washington State has blasted trump in a speech at the airport. Gross Incompetence Illegality Religious discrimination Unconstitutional.
These demonstrations are getting a life of their own. Worth watching.
Hi Loulou, I agree, people need someone to blame for their lot in life and trump is giving it to them. This action will set the US back immeasurably imo.
Islamic Imiigrants - 2 Far Right Wing Terrorists - 5 All Islamic Jehadi terrorists (Including US citizens) - 9 Armed Toddlers - 21 Lightning - 31 Lawnmowers - 69 Being hit by a bus - 264 Falling out of Bed - 737 Being Shot by another American - 11,737.
These are deaths
Me, I'd be banning guns and lawnmowers to keep Americans safe
I think Trump want's America to live in his own little vacuum where exports are allowed, but no imports
There are seriously smart people in this Administration, can't believe this backlash is not what they wanted. A back lash from the so called left And more hate crimes and rallying calls from the so called right.
Division and fear seems to be the order of the day.
Meanwhile 16 State Attorney Generals have issued a joint statement condemning the ban. Will copy it when I can get it to fit.
Says it all really Debs. With Iran and Iraq responding by banning Americans, this will set evryone's fight against Isis back. I am pretty sure they are rubbing their hands in glee at this own goal and will just create more supporters. But I guess some in the administration want that, sadly.
All I can tell you is what is being reported, and that its reported he is breaking the law of the land. The story is still fluid, and I would imagine the President has certain privileges, but as a citizen he is also tied to the Law.
So basically, if trump is ordering officials to ignore court rulings, as various people are reporting, he is breaking the law of the land. Something he is quite used to in fairness.
But this would be the first time, that we know of, as President.
Trump’s Border Patrol Defies Judge, U.S. Senator at Dulles Airport as His First Constitutional Crisis Unfolds? Legal immigrants and refugees from seven majority Muslim countries found themselves detained as they landed at Washington Dulles International Airport as President Trump’s half-baked Muslim ban went into effect over the weekend.
Late Saturday night, in the jam-packed baggage terminal for international arrivals at Washington Dulles International Airport, dozens of lawyers and hundreds of protesters watched as the first major Constitutional crisis of the Trump presidency played out.
Other reporters reporting the same thru social media.
When was the executive branch of power allowed to overrule the judiciary
After Iran blocked any visitors from the US following trumps executive order now Iraq has done similar.
BREAKING: Americans Banned From Iraq – Retaliation Measures
Following the shock announcement that citizens of seven Arab nations would not be allowed entry into the United States of America as of Friday 27th January 2017 for a period of 90 days, Iraq has decided to respond with equal measures.
Iraq has implemented the exact same measures:
No citizens of the USA can enter Iraq for a period of 90 days. Citizens with existing Visas will be barred entry. Iraq has said that once USA lifts the travel ban on citizens of Iraq travelling to the United States of America, it would do the same.
Various reports coming in that different departments were not consulted and those that were, were overridden on their advice not to extend it to people already granted visas / green cards by Bannon and other advisors.
Even more worrying is reports of a Judge who temporarily stopped the order being overruled by the WH !!! In what Democracy does this or can this happen ?
Various diff reports of same coming in. Will post a link shortly.
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Yeah me too, nice to see there are decent people willing to fight for what they believe and dont just fall for the lies and the propaganda coming out of the liars mouth.Here's a passport cop at Dulles Airport doing his stuff.
Seems legit
Good to see you too