Republican lawmakers seek to prevent resettlement of Palestinians in the US
Several Republican lawmakers are pushing to prevent President Joe Biden from resettling Palestinians in American communities, citing national security concerns and advocating for Palestinians to be resettled in countries in the region instead.
Key Points
- Republican lawmakers are urging House Appropriators to include a provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill to prevent the resettlement of Palestinians in the US
- They argue that the US should not absorb the world's problems and that states in the region should take in those in need
- Sen. Joni Ernst and 35 Senate Republicans are seeking specifics from Biden on the refugee resettlement program for Palestinians
- Rep. Andy Ogles and Rep. Tom Tiffany previously introduced the 'GAZA Act' to ban visas for Palestinians
Cons
- Potential national security risk
- Concerns about adequate vetting of Palestinian refugees
- Fear of unvetted Palestinian aliens entering the US