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October 3, 2016

Texas Withdraws from Federal Refugee Resettlement Program
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The state of Texas on Friday formally withdrew from the federal Refugee
Resettlement Program. Republican Governor Greg Abbott cited security
concerns, saying he wanted a promise from the federal government that
refugees are fully vetted and do not present a security threat. The move
is unlikely to stop the resettlement of refugees in Texas, but it will
stop the state from disbursing federal dollars to local resettlement
agencies. In December, Texas sued the federal government in a bid to
block a Syrian family from resettlement in the state. A federal court
dismissed that case, though Texas is appealing.
Topics:Texas Refugees

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