Records from the Minnesota Department of Health show that 296 refugees have been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) between 2010 and 2014. Of the 296 refugees, 71…
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Nearly 300 Refugees in Minnesota Diagnosed with Active TB
Legislation Introduced to Give States Approval Over Refugee Resettlement
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) recently introduced legislation to give state governments approval over the resettlement of refugees. H.R. 6110, the Allow State Sovereignty Upon Refugee Entry…
Fact Checking Tim Kaine: There is No Constitutional Right for Any Foreign National to Enter the U.S.
In Tuesday’s vice presidential debate the issue of resettling Syrian refugees was discussed by the two leading candidates, Democratic nominee Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican nominee…
Texas Withdraws from Federal Refugee Resettlement Program
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that the state of Texas formally withdrew from the federal Refugee Resettlement Program. The decision to refuse participation was made…
Flint’s Next Crisis?
The city of Flint, Michigan, which garnered national attention this year for its lead-contaminated water, may once again find itself in crisis mode if refugee resettlement…