Monday, November 16, 2015

Growing number of American states close door to Syrian refugees

A growing number of American states say they will not accept refugees from Syria in the aftermath of the ISIS attacks on France.

At least 15 of America's 50 states say their doors are now closed to Syrian refugees, even as President Obama says their approach is un-American.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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President Obama has cited the example of Pope Francis in urging the Governors of America's 50 states to keep the doors open to refugees from Syria.

A growing number of American states say they will not accept refugees from Syria in the aftermath of the ISIS attacks on France.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.,

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