Senate Democrats are renewing their efforts to block President Trump’s refugee ban, arguing it is being used as a recruiting tool for terrorist groups.
The legislation, spearheaded by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), would block the administration from barring refugees based on what country they are from.
“There’s no real danger to America from refugees who’ve gone through our vetting system and entered our country. The danger is that we help [the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria] recruit lone-wolf terrorists here at home by making clear that they have no place in our society. It’s up to Congress to fix this,” Murphy said.
He added, “Trump’s refugee ban puts American lives at risk and it plays right into the hands of our enemies.”