The resettlement of Syrian refugees continues to be a major political issue for the US.
26 States and counting have now said they will refuse the entry of Syrian immigrants in light of the recent Paris terror attacks.
The Obama Administration had already pledged to open the door to 10'000 Syrians this year and criticised the anti-refugee response sweeping America.
However, according to US state department spokesman Mark Toner, while in theory states cannot turn refugees away, they can refuse federal funding for those being resettled...
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However, according to US state department spokesman Mark Toner, the concerns terrorists can pass through the refugee vetting process are misplaced...
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