Trump's Refugee Ban Ends as Executive Order Toughens Vetting For 11 Countries

Executive Order Toughens Vetting For 11 Countries



As President Trump's four-month refugee ban comes to a close, he issues a new executive order which sets 'extreme vetting' procedures targeting those trying to enter the United States from 11 countries.  The tougher vetting includes obtaining biographical data and employment history from people seeking into the United States.  Officers will also be trained how to detect fraud.  In January Trump signed sweeping orders that significantly tightened the country's refugee and visa policies--suspending almost all refugee admissions from a handful of mostly Muslim countries for four months and indefinitely barring entry for some Syrian refugees.  The travel ban has been blocked in the courts in states such as Hawaii and Maryland.  The Supreme Court ruled the 120-day refugee suspension could go into effect in June.  It expired Tuesday.  Click on the above link to read the full story.